A country relocation leads cousins Julian, Dick, Anne and tomboy Georgina to unite and investigate mysterious happenings, thwarting a notorious drug smuggling operation with help from their dog Timmy.
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Series Cast Summary
| Jemima Rooper | ... |
George
(26 episodes, 1995-1997)
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| Marco Williamson | ... |
Julian
(26 episodes, 1995-1997)
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Paul Child | ... |
Dick
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Laura Petela | ... |
Anne
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Connal | ... |
Timmy
(26 episodes, 1995-1997)
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Elsie Kelly | ... |
Joan
(25 episodes, 1995-1997)
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| Christopher Good | ... |
Quentin
(18 episodes, 1995-1997)
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Mary Waterhouse | ... |
Frances
(16 episodes, 1995-1997)
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Robert Crombie | ... |
Alf
(5 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Lee Turnbull | ... |
Sniffer
(3 episodes, 1996-1997)
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| Ian Brimble | ... |
Mr. Penruthlan
(2 episodes, 1996)
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James Tomlinson | ... |
Tinker
(2 episodes, 1995-1997)
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Richard Allen | ... |
Yan
(2 episodes, 1996)
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| Granville Saxton | ... |
Guvnor
(2 episodes, 1996)
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Vanessa Cavanagh | ... |
Jo
(2 episodes, 1995)
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Maggie Wells | ... |
Mrs. Penruthlan
(2 episodes, 1996)
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| Lavinia Bertram | ... |
Mrs. Thomas
(2 episodes, 1997)
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| David Shaw Parker | ... |
Sid
(2 episodes, 1996)
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| Dudley Sutton | ... |
Professor Terry-Kane
(2 episodes, 1997)
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| Trevor Peacock | ... |
Mr. Gringle
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Peter Stockbridge | ... |
Grandad
(2 episodes, 1996)
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| Gertan Klauber | ... |
Mr. Slither
(2 episodes, 1997)
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| Clive Swift | ... |
Mr. Pottersham
(2 episodes, 1997)
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Peter McNamara | ... |
Mr. Janes
(2 episodes, 1997)
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| Christopher Simon | ... |
Mr. Bufflo
(2 episodes, 1997)
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| Geoffrey Hutchings | ... |
Binks
(2 episodes, 1996)
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| Jason Connery | ... |
Jeff Thomas
(2 episodes, 1997)
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| Colin Baker | ... |
Fake Mr. Brent
(2 episodes, 1997)
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| Jo Kendall | ... |
Ticket Lady
(2 episodes, 1997)
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David Learner | ... |
Alfredo
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(2 episodes, 1997)
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Paula Jacobs | ... |
Anita Alfredo
(2 episodes, 1997)
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Graham Ryder | ... |
Police Sergeant
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(2 episodes, 1995)
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Tony Westrope | ... |
Mr. India Rubber
(2 episodes, 1997)
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| Ruth Madoc | ... |
Mrs. Jones
(2 episodes, 1995-1997)
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| Don Henderson | ... |
Block
(2 episodes, 1995)
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| Richard Morant | ... |
Mr. Lenoir
(2 episodes, 1995)
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| Jeremy Sinden | ... |
Barling
(2 episodes, 1995)
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Isabelle Amyes | ... |
Mrs. Lenoir
(2 episodes, 1995)
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| Walter Sparrow | ... |
Grandad
(1 episode, 1995)
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| John Hallam | ... |
Rooky
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Frank Windsor | ... |
Mr. Luffy
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Simon Roberts | ... |
Postman
(1 episode, 1996)
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Bianca Bonomi | ... |
Henry
(1 episode, 1996)
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| Ben Brazier | ... |
Nobby
(1 episode, 1997)
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| Ann Queensberry | ... |
Mrs. Bronwen Thomas
(1 episode, 1997)
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| John Turner | ... |
Mr. Andrews
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Dean Harris | ... |
Mel
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Peter Banks | ... |
Mr. Henning
(1 episode, 1995)
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George Sweeney | ... |
Convict
(1 episode, 1996)
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Benjamin Langley | ... |
William
(1 episode, 1996)
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Production Companies
- Portman Productions
- Zenith North Ltd.
- Framestore
- Frankfurter Filmproduktion GmbH (in association with)
- Tyne Tees Television (for)
- Harlech Television (HTV) (for)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (for)
- The Family Channel (for)
Distributors
- France 3 (1996) (France) (tv)
- Disney Channel (2007) (France) (tv)
- Alpa (1995) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Evangelische Omroep (EO) (1998) (Netherlands) (tv)
- ITV - Independent Television (United Kingdom)
- Portman Global Ltd. (1995) (World-wide)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Source Aviation (aircraft supplier) (episode "Five Go to Billycock Hill (1996)")
- The International Stunt Company (stunt services and rentals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on the best selling books by popular children's author Enid Blyton; when Julian, Dick and Anne are sent to live with their Aunt and uncle in the English countryside they clash with their rebellious cousin Georgina who likes to be known as George. However, it's not long before strange goings on in their local area have them putting their differences aside and teaming up to stop a famous drug smuggling ring. Queue the beginnings of lots of mystery solving for the famous five which also includes the lovable dog Timmy. Written by Rachael-Harper |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Screenwriter Richard Carpenter who worked on this series also wrote two episodes of the The Famous Five (1978). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Solving New Shows for Netflix (2014). See more » |