Blyton stories to be given a contemporary spin
Enid Blyton classic book series Malory Towers is being adapted into a new live-action drama for children’s channel, CBBC.
Set in the 1940s on the sun-drenched Cornish coast, the Enid Blyton adventures follow 12-year-old Darrell Rivers as she leaves home for the first time to attend an all-girls’ boarding school, where she enjoys lasting friendships and midnight feasts.
The Beeb also revealed that the books will be given a modern twist as the 13-part series tells the story of “universal experiences such as shifting cliques, FOMO, bullying, crushes, peer pressure, and self-doubt”.
Cheryl Taylor, Head of Content for BBC Children’s, said: "Malory Towers remains hugely popular with fans of all ages and we’re delighted to welcome mischievous Darrell Rivers and her pals to CBBC.”
Meanwhile, another new series is heading to CBBC, Andy And The Band, featuring CBeebies favourite Andy Day. It revolves around a band called The Odd Socks, who love being different. Being an Odd Sock member means “digging your differences, bigging-up your bizarre bits, taking on the world AND helping everyone else in the world be whatever kind of Odd Sock they want to be too”.
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Andy will also be hosting a new series for CBeebies called Andy’s Aquatic adventures. And Justin Fletcher, also known as Mr Tumble to millions of young fans, will be back for a new series of Justin’s House.
Meanwhile, CBBC also announced a spin-off from their popular show The Dengineers. Called the GarDengineers, it will see green-fingered experts help children create special places in their gardens.
The first Malory Towers book - First Term At Malory Towers - was published in 1946. Enid Blyton eventually wrote six Malory Towers books. Her other famous novels include The Faraway Tree, Secret Seven and Famous Five series.
Main image of Malory Towers books: Alamy Stock Photo.
