A Bunch of Fives 1977
What is A Bunch of Fives?
A Bunch of Fives is an English children's television show produced by ATV and broadcast on ITV in 1977 and 1978. The series follows fifth formers, including characters played by Lesley Manville, Jamie Foreman, and Andrew Rinous, who establish a school newspaper.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- May 18, 1977
- Networks
- ITV1
- Updated
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A Bunch of Fives is an English children's television show produced by ATV and broadcast on ITV in 1977 and 1978. The series follows fifth formers, including characters played by Lesley Manville, Jamie Foreman, and Andrew Rinous, who establish a school newspaper.
Culturally, the show is noted as a precursor to Grange Hill. It consisted of two series with seven episodes each and was accompanied by a paperback tie-in publication.
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“Fifth formers start a school newspaper in this 1970s English children's series.”
- Features early performances by Lesley Manville and Jamie Foreman
- Serves as a precursor to the series Grange Hill
- Explores the creation of a school newspaper
- Limited availability as a 1970s children's production
Watch it if you are interested in the origins of British school-based television dramas.
This is a children's show from the 1970s focused on student life.
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Is A Bunch of Fives worth watching?
It may be of interest to those studying the history of ITV children's programming or the precursors to Grange Hill.
What is the binge duration of the show?
The series consists of two series of seven episodes each.
Are there any essential episodes?
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