The Famous Five
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Children and parents alike will enjoy the reimaging of the much-loved children's books; The Famous Five in three feature-length episodes. The first, directed by Tim Kirby will be aired in during the festive period bringing families together to watch the classic stories retold for a new generation. The series follows five daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures.
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