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The Famous Five S1E11 — Five on a Secret Trail
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The Famous Five•Season 1•Episode 11

Five on a Secret Trail

7.6/10 · 32 votesSep 18, 197825 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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Camping again! This time the Five have pitched their tent near an old ruined cottage, which looks as though it's been abandoned for years. When Anne hears strange noises at night the others don't believe her ... until they see ghostly lights. Could the cottage

Directed byDon Leaver
Written byRichard Sparks

Seasons2

Season 1 Episodes13

Cast5

Gary Russell

Gary Russell

Dick

Jennifer Thanisch

Jennifer Thanisch

Anne

Marcus Harris

Marcus Harris

Julian

Michele Gallagher

Michele Gallagher

George

T

Toddy Woodgate

Timmy (The dog)

Crew2

Don Leaver

Don Leaver

Director

R

Richard Sparks

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Five on a Secret Trail" is episode 11 of The Famous Five season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 32 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Don Leaver and written by Richard Sparks, it aired on September 18, 1978.