Beloved children's TV show to make BBC comeback after decades off screen

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One beloved kid's TV show is set to return to our screens, decades after it came to an end. A reboot version of The Famous Five is set to make a comeback, but with a bit of a makeover to make sure it is suitable for a modern audience, writes The Mirror.The up to date version is said to be "progressive new audiences" with certain words and references to be removed.

Enid Blyton's stories inspired the TV version which successfully ran for two series in 1978 on ITV.In the reboot, BBC bosses will not use words which are deemed offensive such as queer, gay and brown, even if they have been used in contexts that don’t refer to sexuality or race.Showrunner Nicolas Winding Refn said: "All my life I’ve fought vigorously to remain a child with a lust for adventure."By reimagining The Famous Five, I am preserving that notion by bringing these iconic stories to life for a progressive new audience, instilling the undefinable allure and enchantment of childhood for current and future generations to come."Despite a few differences from the original show, director of BBC Children's and Education, Patricia Hidalgo said it is a "celebration of British heritage".She said: "Bringing these books to life with a new reimagining of The Famous Five is a real treat for BBC audiences and a celebration of British heritage."These stories are loved around the world and bringing families together is a key part of our strategy so we hope it introduces a new generation of viewers to these wonderful adventures."As Producer Will Gould added: "In the hands of Nicolas and Matthew this Famous Five will be a modern, timely and irreverent action series with adventure at its heart."The upgraded version of The Famous Five will return as three 90-minute episodes.T