Spies, Smugglers and Spook Trains : The Making of 'Enid Blyton's the Famous Five' in the 1970s

Part memoir, part behind-the-scenes book, this is a personal recollection of being a young actor, playing Dick Kirrin - one of he legendary 'Famous Five' - during the 1970s, the heyday of childrens' drama programming for the ITV network.

With input from other people who were there at the time, plus a full episode guide, notes on locations and actors, this book will offer a unique perspective on one of the best-remembered ITV childrens' shows and one of the most popular and enduring of the many visual adaptations of Enid Blyton's classic and timeless works.