The Famous Five - The Curse of Kirrin Island / Peril on the Night Train / The Eye of the Sunrise (BBC, 2 DVDs)

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Enid Blyton’s legendary novels are vividly reimagined in this action-packed trilogy of feature-length adventures.

In the heat of a Dorset summer, rebellious George and her high-spirited dog Timmy tempt her cousins – Julian, Dick, and Anne – into a world of danger and mystery. Together they travel to an island packed with lethal traps, puzzle out the secrets of the Knights Templar, stop a powerful device from falling into the wrong hands, and protect a stage magician from his many enemies.

As they navigate secret crypts, deadly tunnels, and a travelling circus they learn to put aside their differences and form an indestructible bond.

With courage, cunning, and a little canine instinct, the Famous Five are ready to take on the world…