Series synopsis
The Famous Five is a British family crime action & adventure television series that premiered on CBBC on December 9, 2023. It was created by Matthew Read, Nicolas Winding Refn. It stars Diaana Babnicova, Elliott Rose, Kit Rakusen and Flora Jacoby Richardson.
There's adventure around every corner with The Famous Five! Join Julian, George, Dick, Anne and Timmy as they uncover mystery and excitement.
Premise
There's adventure around every corner with The Famous Five! Join Julian, George, Dick, Anne and Timmy as they uncover mystery and excitement.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Diaana Babnicova as George
- Elliott Rose as Julian
- Kit Rakusen as Dick
- Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne
Guest cast
- James Lance as Uncle Quentin
- Ann Akinjirin as Aunt Fanny
- Jack Gleeson as Thomas Wentworth
- Diana Quick as Mrs Wentworth
- William Abadie as Mister Boswell
- Phillip Roy as Butler
- Nora Arnezeder as Sabrina Grover
- Julia-Maria Arnolds as Frau Winter
- Michael Lindall as Maxwell Endicott, Jr
- Ed Speleers as Mr Roland
- Ryan Gage as Gene
- Jason Thorpe as Frank
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 9, 2023 | December 1, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 2 | December 23, 2024 | December 7, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Curse of Kirrin Island George Barnard's life is turned upside down when she and her cousins embark on a treasure hunt. Soon, they find themselves battling a merciless enemy who wants to change the world. |
December 9, 2023 |
| 2 |
Peril on the Night Train When Uncle Quentin's life's work is stolen from Kirrin Cottage, the Famous Five take the night train to Scotland and are drawn into a deadly game of espionage, theft and deceit. |
March 29, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Eye of the Sunrise As the summer comes to an end, George sets in motion a final adventure to protect a circus magician from an unscrupulous doctor who wishes to make use of his powers in the clinic. |
May 26, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mystery at the Prospect Hotel The Five are reunited by mysterious letters sent by an old friend at the spooky Prospect Hotel. Their mission? To solve a murder. The twist? It hasn’t happened yet. |
December 23, 2024 |
| 2 |
Big Trouble on Billycock Hill When a Spitfire crashes near Kirrin Cottage, the Five must work together to save the injured pilot and find out the truth of what happened to him, before his enemies strike again. |
December 7, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 9, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 7, 2025 |
| Status | continue |