The Famous Five take drugs, get gay, and dismantle British nostalgia in 31 minutes of glorious chaos.
On their way to stay with Mrs French at Hot Turkey Farm, the Famous Five hear on the radio their Uncle Quentin's escaped prison. Arriving at the farm they're appalled to meet the vulgar millionaire, Mr Budweiser, and his spoilt son, Willy. Julian and Dick are so incensed, they sleep outdoors where they spy 2 heavies being secretly villainous. The trail leads to Love Island, where they discover Uncle Quentin and his boyfriend Toby.
Acting
The entire Comic Strip Presents ensemble at peak grotesque.
Writing
Peter Richardson's script weaponizes Enid Blyton against itself.
Direction
Bob Spiers directs like he's trying to get fired.
Director
Bob Spiers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of The Comic Strip Presents' legendary first Channel 4 series, this helped establish alternative comedy's mandate to eviscerate sacred British cows.
The 'Five Go Mad' series was so notorious that Enid Blyton's estate threatened legal action; Richardson later claimed this was his proudest professional achievement.
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