TV series for 'adult' Famous Five

TV series for 'adult' Famous Five

The Famous Five, Enid Blyton's literary childhood sleuths, are set to be "reimagined" as middle-aged grown-ups in a new TV drama for adults.

Julian, Dick, Anne, George - with a descendant of the original Timmy the dog - will be reunited 30 years after their original exploits.

The series is being developed by Blyton rights holder Chorion and production company Twofour.

Blyton wrote the Famous Five books between 1942 and 1963.

In the television series, the characters will be in their forties and drawn together to solve complex contemporary mysteries.

It is hoped it will appeal to people who grew up reading the Five's adventures.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6967050.stm

Opinions? There must be some Famous Five fans on here, I read my mum's copies when I was younger and whilst I enjoyed them, I preferred the Secret Seven. :p:

I think it'll be a bit weird watching 40 somethings ''solving contemporary mysteries'' though...

Reply 1

Dinoceros

Oh my god - Groundhog Daaaaay!

Reply 2

Dude

It will ruin it I think. Its ment to be a childrens book and having them in their 40's will ruin it.

How many kids do you know that can claim that they own their own island for example. Won't seem as funny coming from a 40yr old.