A Bunch of Fives(1977)

A Bunch of Fives is a British children's series that aired on ITV during the 1970s, predating the later hit Grange Hill. The show follows fifth-form students who launch a school newspaper, with Lesley Manville and Jamie Foreman in the lead roles. Set against the backdrop of school life, the series captures the energy and ambitions of young people taking on a creative project together. The show's popularity led to a paperback tie-in, extending its reach beyond the television screen. A Bunch of Fives represents an important chapter in British children's programming, establishing themes of youth independence and school-based storytelling that would influence the decade's television landscape.