A Bunch of Fives
TV series
A Bunch of Fives
1977–1978, English, on ITV1. Created by Colin Rogers & John Sichel.
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
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1978
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Latest episode
S2 E7: Celebration
Aired 24 May 1978
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Colin RogersCreator
- John SichelCreator
- Jamie ForemanChris Taylor · 14 ep
- Lesley ManvilleHelen Wyatt · 14 ep
- Andrew RinousKen McCall · 14 ep
- Julia CareyCarol Walsh · 14 ep
- Richard MayesMr. Oakley · 9 ep
- Jennifer HillMiss Beeg · 7 ep
- Richard WillisDave Jenner · 6 ep
- Chris SandersMr. Buck · 6 ep
- Julia GaleSally Morris · 3 ep
- Lindsay Jane BartlettPhilippa Stokes · 3 ep
- Kevin BrennanMr. Raynor · 3 ep
- Adrian ShergoldLarry Tucker · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 May 1977
- Last aired
- 24 May 1978
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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A Bunch of Fives: quick answers
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How many seasons of A Bunch of Fives are there?
A Bunch of Fives has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is A Bunch of Fives finished?
Yes. A Bunch of Fives ended in 1978, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A Bunch of Fives on?
A Bunch of Fives isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
A Bunch of Fives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like A Bunch of Fives?
If you liked A Bunch of Fives, try That '70s Show, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Derry Girls.
Who created A Bunch of Fives?
A Bunch of Fives was created by Colin Rogers and John Sichel and stars Jamie Foreman, Lesley Manville, Andrew Rinous.