1978

S2.E1 ∙ Five Get Into Trouble: Episode One

Sat, Nov 18, 1978

The children set off on yet another push-bike camping expedition. They pitch their tents, but trouble soon starts when two villains kidnap Dick. The children trace the kidnappers to their hideout at Owls Dene mansion and attempt a rescue.

8.1 /10

S2.E2 ∙ Five Get Into Trouble: Episode Two

Sat, Nov 25, 1978

The children are also captured and held as prisoners at the mansion by snappy dresser crime kingpin, Mr Perton. So, just what are all these crooks up to? Julian aims to stay one step ahead and find out.

7.8 /10

S2.E3 ∙ Five Get Into a Fix

Sat, Dec 02, 1978

Something odd is happening at Old Towers. What are those ominous rumbling noises and strange lights at night, and who is the figure seen at an upstairs window ? Luckily the Kirrin kids just happen to be in Wales to sort it all out.

7.8 /10

S2.E4 ∙ Five Are Together Again: Episode One

Sat, Dec 09, 1978

Mr and Mrs Kirrin are quarantined with possible Scarlet fever so the children are packed off to stay with genius professor Hayling. On arrival they are delighted to find that a circus has set up in the professor's field. All goes well until some light fingered Fred breaks in and makes off with the prof's secret papers. How unsporting.

7.8 /10

S2.E5 ∙ Five Are Together Again: Episode Two

Sat, Dec 16, 1978

The children have their favourite burglary suspects but are puzzled when incriminating evidence is found in Charlie the chimp's circus cage. Is Charlie financing a banana laundering racket or has he been set up ? One thing is certain, there's some monkey business going on.

7.8 /10

S2.E6 ∙ Five Have a Wonderful Time

Sat, Dec 30, 1978

The gang are having a well earned caravan break when they spot missing top scientist professor Kane at the window of a nearby castle. After a failed rescue attempt it's left to Anne to save the day.

7.5 /10

S2.E7 ∙ Five Fall Into Adventure: Part 1

Fri, Mar 16, 1979

The adult Kirrins are off on holiday to Malaga leaving affable Rogers in charge of the children, poor chap. It's not long before the chaos starts, first with a break in, then George goes missing in Raven's Wood.

8 /10

S2.E8 ∙ Five Fall Into Adventure: Part 2

Fri, Mar 23, 1979

With the help of a young girl called Jo and a rowing boat the gang are soon hot on the trail of missing cousin George. Will they all be back in time for tea and crumpets ? Will Rogers regret not going to Malaga ?

8.1 /10

S2.E9 ∙ Five Run Away Together

Tue, Jul 10, 1979

The children take an instant dislike to temporary housekeepers Mr and Mrs Stick and decide to camp out on George's island. The gang soon realise someone is already there. Meanwhile, let's hope the Sticks aren't emptying all the family crockery into a sack.

7.6 /10

S2.E10 ∙ Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 1

Fri, Mar 02, 1979

The Famous Five are staying at Tinker's Demons Rock lighthouse. They are intrigued when delightfully grizzle faced salty old sea dog Mr Boogle tells them a tale of wreckers' gold hidden in nearby caves.

8.1 /10

S2.E11 ∙ Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 2

Fri, Mar 09, 1979

Tinker's monkey has found a gold coin in the caves under the lighthouse. After Anne's sausage and beans lunch the kids set off to find the haul. Unfortunately they are not the only ones looking. To make things worse the tide is coming in.

7.9 /10

S2.E12 ∙ Five Go Down to the Sea: Part 1

Tue, Jul 31, 1979

A holiday in Cornwall gets off to a tame start but soon improves when Barnies Travelling Players decide to stay after their bus conks out in front of Penruthlan Farm. Anne sums it up - 'SUPER!'

7.8 /10

S2.E13 ∙ Five Go Down to the Sea: Part 2

Tue, Aug 07, 1979

The children tangle with some mystery pirates on the beach. Also, why is the Guv so on edge when the children play with Clopper the horse ? Our favourite half pint Sherlocks will need to put in extra sleuthing time on this one if they are to earn their ginger beer and pasties.

7.4 /10