The Famous Five TV Series Season 1

Episode 1 & 2. Five Go to Kirren Island.

As The Children's Film Foundation had the rights to the first Enid Blyton book the first double episode had to be created that introduced the audience to The Famous Five whilst still retaining the quality of the initial introductions in the book. It was decided to use the sixth book in the series "Five on Kirrin Island Again" mixed with features of the introduction of the main characters from "Five on a treasure island." Being the sixth book in the series, this was originally meant to be the last book in the series. Enid Blyton intended closing the book series on Kirrin Island like it began. This makes the book the perfect alternative to not being able to use Five on a Treasure Island as the first book as they share great similariites with the island and castle ruins wih dungeons.

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The child actors were well suited to their roles and instantly likable as well as familar as the fiction characters they were portraying. George was sulky and difficult to begin with whilst her cousins were fun loving, close knit and excited by the possibility of adventure.

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The storyline has Uncle Quentin living on Kirren Island whilst he works on his latest scietific research. Uncle Quentin has created a tower on the island and signals to his family daily to let them know he is okay. There are however people showing interest in what Uncle Quentin is doing on the island and The Famous Five have to go to Kirren Island to save him.

Episode 3. Five Go Adventuring Again.

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Based on book two of The Famous Five series of the same name Julian, Dick and Anne join George at her house for the school holidays to find out that as a result of being off school due to illnesses, the four children are to have a tutor by the name of Mr. Roland.

The children visit Kirren Farmhouse, and they are shown a secret room. Dick finds a piece of paper, with instructions on it written in Latin. The four take it back to Kirren Cottage and ask Mr. Roland what the paper says.

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Mr. Roland tells them its a secret way with 8 wooden panels in it being the main clue. George finds the eight wooden panels leading to the secret way which becomes a part of the adventure.

Episode 4 & 5. Five Go to Smuggler's Top.

Based on book 4 from the Enid Blyton series of the same name. A storm hits a tree causing it to fall on the roof of Kirren Cottage and whilst its being repaired the children go to stay with their friend Sooty Lenoir

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Both the Wheeler and Lynch families are millionaires whilst Trixie's father is the local Bank Manager. The children however do not rely on their families for money and all Bob Whites do chores to raise money for their club. In fact the club insists on working for what they have.

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