The 3 x 90′ series is based on the 21 “Famous Five” novels and short stories Blyton wrote between 1942 and 1963. The series follows five daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures, remarkable mysteries, unparalleled danger and astounding secrets. It is created for television and executive produced by Winding Refn (byNWR) and Matthew Read (Moonage Pictures), in co-production with ZDF in Germany. The French territory is already presold to TF1. variety.com/2023/tv/global/enid-blyton-famous-five-nicolas-winding-refn-bbc-1235654297
“All my life I’ve fought vigorously to remain a child with a lust for adventure,” Refn said in a statement. “By reimagining The Famous Five, I am preserving that notion by bringing these iconic stories to life for a progressive new audience, instilling the undefinable allure and enchantment of childhood for current and future generations to come.”
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The Famous Five’s first episode will premiere on CBBC and iPlayer on 9 December 2023, with the others following in 2024.
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