Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five Season 2: First look, new & Returning cast Members, Release date, & Everything we know so far

The production of a second season of The Famous Five has been officially announced by the BBC in collaboration with Moonage Pictures and filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn.

Refn said, "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. This second season is sure to inspire and elicit unadulterated elation!"

Matthew Read of Moonage Pictures said, "Thanks to the hugely positive audience response and international success of the first three films, Moonage Pictures is delighted to be going on further adventures with The Famous Five. It’s been a real joy bringing these new stories to life with my good friend Nicolas Winding Refn and our wonderful cast and crew. We are so happy that Guy Andrews and Tom Bidwell have come on board to write these two new stories, encapsulating the thrill and excitement of the beloved books for a modern audience."

The Famous Five is a TV series based on Enid Blyton's best-selling novels about five young explorers (four children and their dog) who embark on daring adventures.

In this article, we will tell you where and when you can watch the show, along with details about the cast, the plot, the team behind the scenes, and more. Stay tuned as we regularly update this article with new information.

Release date & Where to Watch

A release date has not been announced yet, but since filming is underway, maybe we can expect it by the end of the year. And as usual, we will be able to watch it on CBBC and BBC iPlayer in the UK.

Plot

The new season has two episodes of 90 minutes each — "Mystery at the Prospect Hotel," directed by Asim Abbasi, and "Big Trouble on Billycock Hill," directed by Tom Vaughn. The first episode investigates a historic hotel, while the second one features an adventure in the British countryside.

In the second installment, Julian is told to be a responsible older brother and keep his siblings in check. Meanwhile, George is determined to pursue the most exciting adventures despite Julian's advice. As the danger of war approaches, Dick tries to put up a brave front, while Timmy, the dog, is concerned about the availability of sausages in Kirrin Cottage.

Cast

📢 The Famous Five are back! Filming has officially begun on series two...

Joining the cast are Maria Pedraza, Amir Wilson, James Wilby, Rita Tushingham, Jonathan Aris, Jamie Andrew Cutler and Jemima Rooper!

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— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) September 16, 2024

Returning cast members are:

• Diaana Babnicova as George
• Elliott Rose as Julian
• Kit Rakusen as Dick
• Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne
• Kip, the Bearded Collie Cross playing Timmy the dog
• Ann Akinjirin as Fanny
• James Lance as Quentin

Lance said, "I am delighted to be back playing Uncle Quentin in The Famous Five. This series is a gem. It is a privilege to be working with our wonderful cast with the sweetest co-star, dear Kip who plays Timmy the dog as we follow him on these magical adventures."

• Jack Gleeson as Wentworth

New cast members include:

• Maria Pedraza (Money Heist, Elite)
• Amir Wilson (His Dark Materials)
• James Wilby (Poldark)
• Rita Tushingham (A Taste of Honey)
• Jonathan Aris (Sherlock)
• Jamie Andrew Cutler (The Hurricane Heist)
• Jemima Rooper (Geek Girl) as Angela Clutterbuck. She played George in the 1990s adaptation.

Trailer

We don't have a trailer yet, but we will update this space as soon as it drops.

Behind the Scenes

Executive producers include Abbasi, Vaughn, Refn, and Read. BBC Studios will handle distribution internationally, with the exception of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. The Mediapro Studio, a co-producer, holds the rights in those regions.