Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill comes to the CBBC later this month

The BBC has confirmed Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill comes to CBBC this Sunday, December 7 at 5:35 pm. Based on Enid Blyton’s classic novels, the latest instalment sees the gang fly into action as a a Spitfire crashes near Kirrin Cottage. If you can’t wait, it’s already on iPlayer. There are now five stories available from The Curse of Kirrin Island, broadcast in December 2023.

What is Big Trouble on Billycock Hill about and who stars

This latest instalment sees George (Diaana Babnicova), Julian (Elliott Rose), Dick (Kit Rakusen), Anne (Flora Jacoby Richardson) and Timmy the dog uncover a dangerous mystery after a Spitfire crashes near Kirrin Cottage. As they race to save the injured pilot, the Five find themselves drawn into a thrilling quest to uncover the truth before his enemies strike again.

The episode features an exciting guest appearance from Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones) as Gertrude Drachmann, alongside a rare on-screen role for the series’ creator and acclaimed Hollywood director Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive).