The Famous Five Is Back for Series Two!
The BBC has confirmed that The Famous Five is returning for a second series. Filming is already underway, and fans can expect a mix of familiar faces and fresh new cast members. The beloved show is set to deliver even more thrilling adventures and heartwarming moments.
What’s The Famous Five All About?
The Famous Five is based on Enid Blyton’s legendary stories. It follows the young explorers Julian, Dick, George, Anne, and their loyal dog Timmy as they dive into mysteries, dangers, and epic adventures that have captured hearts for decades.
The new season digs deeper into the kids’ lives against a wartime backdrop. Julian tries to keep his siblings safe, George chases daring escapades, Dick faces fears as war looms, and Anne blossoms in confidence. Meanwhile, Timmy has his own hilarious crisis—a local sausage shortage at Kirrin Cottage!
Old Faces Return, New Stars Join
Good news for fans: Diaana Babnicova (George), Elliott Rose (Julian), Kit Rakusen (Dick), and Flora Jacoby Richardson (Anne) are all back. Kip, the Bearded Collie Cross, returns as Timmy the dog.
Joining them this series are some heavy hitters:
- Maria Pedraza (Money Heist, Elite)
- Amir Wilson (His Dark Materials)
- James Wilby (Poldark)
- Rita Tushingham (A Taste of Honey)
- Jemima Rooper (Geek Girl) – famously played George in the 90s series, now guest stars as Angela Clutterbuck
- Jonathan Aris (Sherlock)
- Jamie Andrew Cutler (The Hurricane Heist)
What to Expect This Series
Expect bigger thrills as Julian juggles responsibility and danger, George pushes the limits, Dick wrestles with courage amid rising threats, and Anne shines brighter than ever. Timmy keeps things lighthearted with his sausage woes.
“The excitement I feel for the return of The Famous Five fills my inner child with pure content. It is an adventure to manifest the youthful fantasies of my imagination and watch these characters, essentially my lifelong friends, continue to blossom and evolve.” – Nicolas Winding Refn, series creator and executive producer
When Can You Watch?
You can catch the first series of The Famous Five on BBC iPlayer now. The eagerly awaited second series promises to boost the excitement with more edge-of-your-seat action and heartwarming moments for the whole family.
