Malory Towers (TV series)

Malory Towers is a British-Canadian children's television series, based on the eponymous book series by Enid Blyton. The 13 episodes were available early on BBC iPlayer on 23 March 2020, the first of which aired on CBBC on 6 April 2020 in the United Kingdom. It was later released in Canada with a 2-part premiere on Family Channel on 1 July 2020.

Malory Towers
Created by
  • Sasha Hails
  • Rachel Flowerday
Based onMalory Towers
by Enid Blyton
Directed by
Starring
  • Ella Bright
  • Danya Griver
  • Zoey Siewert
  • Sienna Arif-Knights
Original language(s)English
No. of series1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Josh Scherba
  • Anne Loi
  • Michael Goldsmith
  • Jo Sargent
Producer(s)
  • Grainne McNamara
  • Angela Boudreault
Production location(s)
Production company(s)
Release
Original network
Original release6 April 2020 –
present

Premise

Set in post-World War II Britain, the show follows the adventures of 12-year-old Darrell Rivers as she leaves home to attend an all-girls' boarding school and "explores a nostalgic world of midnight feasts, lacrosse, pranks, a mystery ghost and lasting friendships."

Cast

Main
  • Ella Bright as Darrell Rivers
  • Danya Griver as Gwendoline Mary Lacey
  • Zoey Siewert as Alicia Johns
  • Sienna Arif-Knights as Sally Hope

Recurring
  • Twinkle Jaiswal as Katherine
  • Imogen Lamb as Mary-Lou
  • Natasha Raphael as Irene
  • Saskia Kemkers as Emily
  • Beth Bradfield as Jean
  • Hannah Saxby as Pamela
  • Ashley McGuire as Matron
  • Genevieve Beaudet as Mam'zelle Rougier
  • Imali Perera as Miss Potts
  • Jennifer Wigmore as Miss Grayling
  • Christine Horne as Margaret

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The First Day"Bruce McDonaldRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails6 April 2020 (2020-04-06)
2"The New Girls"Bruce McDonaldJulie Dixon13 April 2020 (2020-04-13)
3"The Trick"Bruce McDonaldRichie Conroy & Mark Hodkinson20 April 2020 (2020-04-20)
4"The Slap"Rebecca RycroftRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails27 April 2020 (2020-04-27)
5"The Match"Rebecca RycroftRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails4 May 2020 (2020-05-04)
6"The Midnight Feast"Rebecca RycroftJulia Kent11 May 2020 (2020-05-11)
7"The Open Day"Rebecca RycroftKate Hewlett18 May 2020 (2020-05-18)
8"The Push"Rebecca RycroftRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails25 May 2020 (2020-05-25)
9"The Letter"Rebecca RycroftRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails1 June 2020 (2020-06-01)
10"The Dress"Bruce McDonaldRichie Conroy & Mark Hodkinson8 June 2020 (2020-06-08)
11"The Spider"Bruce McDonaldRichie Conroy & Mark Hodkinson15 June 2020 (2020-06-15)
12"The Ghost"Bruce McDonaldKate Hewlett22 June 2020 (2020-06-22)
13"The Last Day"Bruce McDonaldRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails29 June 2020 (2020-06-29)

Production

In July 2019, it was announced in a press release that CBBC and Family Channel had commissioned a 13-part co-produced adaptation of Enid Blyton's ‘phenomenal’ Malory Towers. Sasha Hails and Rachel Flowerday would adapt the series for television with Rebecca Rycroft and Bruce McDonald directing. From DHX Media, Josh Scherba, Anne Loi and Michael Goldsmith are executive producing; Angela Boudreault is producing. From King Bert Productions, Jo Sargent is executive producing and Grainne McNamara is producing.[1]

Principal photography began in Toronto, Canada in summer 2019 and later moved to in Cornwall and Devon in England, shooting at Hartland Abbey and in the town of Bodmin.[2]

Release

CBBC released a teaser trailer on 20 March 2020 with the announcement that the series would premiere on 6 April 2020.[3] The entire first series of episodes was available to view early on BBC iPlayer as of 23 March to viewers in the UK with a TV licence.[4] The first two episodes aired on Family Channel in Canada that 1 July.[5]

It was also announced that WildBrain would handle international distribution.[6]

References
  1. "CBBC and Family Channel commission Malory Towers". Licensing Magazine. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  2. Conlan, Tara (20 March 2020). "'Downton for kids': BBC brings forward Malory Towers adaptation". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  3. Butler, Karen (22 March 2020). "'Malory Towers' series to premiere on CBBC April 6". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  4. Chabo, Elena (23 March 2020). "BBC's new Malory Towers adaption arrives on iPlayer early". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  5. David, Greg (18 June 2020). "Family Channel enrols at Malory Towers". TV, Eh?. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  6. Whyte, Alexandra (17 June 2020). "Malory Towers takes an international trip". Kidscreen. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
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