A Bunch of Fives

A Bunch of Fives is an English children’s television show broadcast in the 1970s on ITV. A precursor of Grange Hill, it starred Lesley Manville and Jamie Foreman as Fifth formers who start a school newspaper. The show spawned one paperback tie-in.

Seasons

1. Do It Yourself

Air Date: 1977-05-18

Taylor is accused of stealing a lighter from the local newsagent, and is sent to the headmaster at the fictional Oxford Lane School. Having to write an apology letter inspires him and some other 5th formers to start a new school magazine.

2. The Critic

Air Date: 1977-05-25

The boys launch an investigation into why Helen didn't get the shop job which she had been promised.

3. The Gig

Air Date: 1977-06-01

The investigation continues, but people have things to hide, and someone vandalizes reporter Philippa's bike.

4. Cry for Help

Air Date: 1977-06-08

The investigation starts to worry people at the top of the corruption. The students are all organized into individual assignments.

5. The Chip Shop Mafia

Air Date: 1977-06-15

6. Proof

Air Date: 1977-06-22

7. The Sell Out

Air Date: 1977-06-29

1. Influences

Air Date: 1978-04-12

2. A Star Is Born

Air Date: 1978-04-19

3. Playback

Air Date: 1978-04-26

4. The Mock

Air Date: 1978-05-03

5. The Letter

Air Date: 1978-05-10

6. Making Deals

Air Date: 1978-05-17

7. Celebration

Air Date: 1978-05-24

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Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

1977-05-18

Episodes

14 (2 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

Associated Television