A new animated series of Enid Blyton's Famous Five debuts on Disney Channel in the UK in May. The series is from Disney Global Original Programming and is co-produced with Chorion, which owns the brand, and French animation studio Marathon.

“Famous Five: On the Case” is a contemporary take on the classic stories as a new set of kids, imagined as the children of the original group, embark on adventures on the Devon coast. The series rolls out to Disney Channels across mainland Europe, Poland, and South Africa beginning in June. International dates are yet to be set.

The 12-book series that accompanies the program, published by Hodder, launches in July.

Chorion brand development director Jeff Norton says, "’Famous Five: On the Case’ is a great example of how we, as the brand guardian, celebrate the heritage of a property while making it fresh and relevant for new generations of fans."