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Five is a Magic Number

Episode 1.1
August 31, 1991
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

Five children become adventure-seeking friends on the Greek island of Kythera.

While exploring the ruins of an old fortress, Molly is injured in a fall requiring the others to rescue her. The kids form the 'perfect gang' and decide to do something about the closing of the museum.

Cast: Rebekah Elmaloglou as Tik, Zenton Chorny as Zenton, Amelia Frid as Molly, Garry Perazzo as Spike, George Lekkas as Johnny, Richard Aspel as Vincent, Tassos Ioannides as Philippas; Olga Fotinaki as Mrs Scaliotis, Deborah Parsons & Chris Perazzo as Spike's Parents, Georgia Lekkas as Johnny's Mum, Georgia Stathi as Grandmother, Lecley Rouvray as Tourist, Teresa Elmaloglou & Albrecht Greisshammer as Archaeological Diggers, Oscar as Oscar

Stool Pigeon

Episode 1.2
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

The gang uncovers a plot to steal a valuable icon.

Cast: Rebekah Elmaloglou as Tik, Zenton Chorny as Zenton, Amelia Frid as Molly, Garry Perazzo as Spike, George Lekkas as Johnny, Richard Aspel as Vincent, Tassos Ioannides as Philippas; Olga Fotinaki as Mrs Scaliotis, Georgia Lekkas as Johnny's Mum, Adonis Mantzaris as Artist, Ria Mokas as Accomplice, Giannis Fatseas as Driver, Nikos Mayoulas & Sottris Mayoulas as BMX Boys Pipitsa Petrohilou as Old Woman

Things Go Off With a Bang

Episode 1.3
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

A snorkelling expedition has a near-tragic ending due to illegal explosions by nearby fishermen. While searching for treasure, the kids discovers a large urn underwater but retrieving it is no easy task.

Cast: Rebekah Elmaloglou as Tik, Zenton Chorny as Zenton, Amelia Frid as Molly, Garry Perazzo as Spike, George Lekkas as Johnny, Richard Aspel as Vincent, Tassos Ioannides as Philippas, Olga Fotinaki as Mrs Scaliotis, Capt. George Lagus as Lambros, Michaelis Callogeros as Stellios, Stamata Stathi as Old Woman, Brigitte Nieder as Doctor, Nikos Kominos & Vangelis Kastrisios as Stetcher Carriers

Old Bones

Episode 1.4
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

The gang becomes lost in a labyrinth of underground caves.

Cast: Rebekah Elmaloglou as Tik, Zenton Chorny as Zenton, Amelia Frid as Molly, Garry Perazzo as Spike, George Lekkas as Johnny, Richard Aspel as Vincent, Tassos Ioannides as Philippas, Olga Fotinaki as Mrs Scaliotis, Georgia Lekkas as Johnny's Mum, Stamata Stathi as Old Woman [Mrs Eleni], Tina Petrochilos as Daughter, Myrto & Yianis Petrochilos as Grandchildren, Vasilis Tambakis as Farmer

Five Find Pieces of Eight

Episode 1.5
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

After antiquities are stolen from the museum the gang sets a trap for the thieves.

Cast: Rebekah Elmaloglou as Tik, Zenton Chorny as Zenton, Amelia Frid as Molly, Garry Perazzo as Spike, George Lekkas as Johnny, Richard Aspel as Vincent, Tassos Ioannides as Philippas, Olga Fotinaki as Mrs Scaliotis, Antony Conomos as Kyrios Vranas, Christos Ioannides as Demos, Freddo Dirk as Accomplice, Judy Nelson as Topless Woman Tanya Fishwick & Linda d'Antal as Demos' Girls

Safe Harbour

Episode 1.6
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

The gang rescues a kidnapped archaeologist.

Cast: Rebekah Elmaloglou as Tik, Zenton Chorny as Zenton, Amelia Frid as Molly, Garry Perazzo as Spike, George Lekkas as Johnny, Richard Aspel as Vincent, Tassos Ioannides as Philippas, Olga Fotinaki as Mrs Scaliotis, Chris Rodmann as Konrad, Yvonne Collins as Karen, Antonis Daponte as Babis, Christos Saganas as Caras, John Tatoulis & Harry Panagiotidis as Crewmen, Gilles Habart & Coltilde Nilliex as Tourists

Not Really the End

Episode 1.7
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

The museum officially closes as the children bid each other farewell.

Cast: Rebekah Elmaloglou as Tik, Zenton Chorny as Zenton, Amelia Frid as Molly, Garry Perazzo as Spike, George Lekkas as Johnny, Richard Aspel as Vincent, Tassos Ioannides as Philippas, Olga Fotinaki as Mrs Scaliotis, Georgia Lekkas as Johnny's Mum, Deborah Parsons as Spike's Mum

We'll Meet Again

Episode 2.1
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

Zenton inherits a house on Kythera; Johnny returns to the island to visit his grandmother.

Bigger, Brighter, Better

Episode 2.2
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

The gang starts renovating Zenton's house and learn some distressing news.

All at Sea

Episode 2.3
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

The gang goes on a fishing trip with a feuding father and son.

Foreigner Means Guest in Greek

Episode 2.4
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

Zenton meets a band of gypsies wandering on the island.

Too Close For Comfort

Episode 2.5
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

[?] The gang receives a lunch invitation from a famous visitor to the island. [?]

The Wind in Their Sails

Episode 2.6
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by John Tatoulis

[?] The gang receives a lunch invitation from a famous visitor to the island. [?]