"the Famous Five" Five On A Secret Trail(1978) ❲PROVEN × SERIES❳

The Five eventually uncover the truth behind the "ghostly" lights and foil the gang's plot. Production & Reception

was the eleventh episode of the first season of The Famous Five television series, premiering on September 18, 1978 , on ITV . This episode, like the rest of the Southern Television series, updated Enid Blyton's 1956 novel with a contemporary late-1970s aesthetic, featuring the children in modern attire like jeans and polo shirts. Episode Summary "The Famous Five" Five on a Secret Trail(1978)

The series starred Michele Gallagher as George, Marcus Harris as Julian, Gary Russell as Dick, Jennifer Thanisch as Anne, and Toddy the dog as Timmy. The Five eventually uncover the truth behind the

The adventure begins when Anne and George witness strange flashing lights coming from the abandoned cottage at night. Episode Summary The series starred Michele Gallagher as

They soon discover a gang of criminals is using the cottage to search for a hidden secret tunnel. This tunnel reportedly contains a "precious blueprint" that the criminals are desperate to recover.

This series was recorded on film rather than video tape, making it one of the most expensive children’s shows produced at that time.