Malory Towers (TV series)

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Malory Towers
GenreDrama
Created by
  • Sasha Hails
  • Rachel Flowerday
Based onMalory Towers
by Enid Blyton
Directed by
Starring
  • Ella Bright
  • Danya Griver
  • Zoey Siewert
  • Sienna Arif-Knights
Composers
  • Richard Pell
  • Lora Bidner
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producers
  • Josh Scherba
  • Anne Loi
  • Michael Goldsmith
  • Jo Sargent
Producers
  • Grainne McNamara
  • Angela Boudreault
Production locations
Production companies
DistributorBBC Studios (United Kingdom)
WildBrain Distribution (Worldwide)[1]
Release
Original network
Original release6 April 2020 (2020-04-06) –
present

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 two-part premiere on Family Channel on 1 July 2020. In America, it premiered on BYUtv on 13 September 2020.

It has been renewed for a second and third series, filming back to back in 2021.[2][3]

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
  • Birgitte Solem as Miss Grayling (Season 2)
  • Christine Horne as Margaret
  • Jude Harper-Wrobel as Ron
  • Jason Callender as Mr Parker
  • Carys John as Ellen Wilson
  • Edie Whitehead as Georgina Thomas

Episodes[]

Series 1[]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The First Day"Bruce McDonaldRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails6 April 2020 (2020-04-06) (CBBC)
13 September 2020 (2020-09-13) (BYUtv)
It's a fresh start for Darrell as she settles in for her first day at Malory Towers.
2"The New Girls"Bruce McDonaldJulie Dixon13 April 2020 (2020-04-13) (CBBC)
13 September 2020 (2020-09-13) (BYUtv)
Jealous Gwen is determined to get to the bottom of Darrell's past at St. Hilda's.
3"The Trick"Bruce McDonaldRichie Conroy & Mark Hodkinson20 April 2020 (2020-04-20) (CBBC)
20 September 2020 (2020-09-20) (BYUtv)
In an attempt to impress her new friend Alicia, Darrell puts her prankster hat on in class.
4"The Slap"Rebecca RycroftRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails27 April 2020 (2020-04-27) (CBBC)
27 September 2020 (2020-09-27) (BYUtv)
Darrell does something unspeakable to Gwen during a moment of anger at the pool.
5"The Match"Rebecca RycroftRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails4 May 2020 (2020-05-04) (CBBC)
4 October 2020 (2020-10-04) (BYUtv)
Darrell has to face her past when her old school comes to Malory Towers.
6"The Midnight Feast"Rebecca RycroftJulia Kent11 May 2020 (2020-05-11) (CBBC)
11 October 2020 (2020-10-11) (BYUtv)
The North Tower have their first midnight feast, but they're forced to hide from Matron!
7"The Open Day"Rebecca RycroftKate Hewlett18 May 2020 (2020-05-18) (CBBC)
18 October 2020 (2020-10-18) (BYUtv)
Malory Towers opens its doors to parents for the day!
8"The Push"Rebecca RycroftRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails25 May 2020 (2020-05-25) (CBBC)
25 October 2020 (2020-10-25) (BYUtv)
When Sally is taken ill, Darrell does all she can to find a doctor.
9"The Letter"Rebecca RycroftRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails1 June 2020 (2020-06-01) (CBBC)
1 November 2020 (2020-11-01) (BYUtv)
Sally goes missing when her mother comes to take her away from Malory Towers.
10"The Dress"Bruce McDonaldRichie Conroy & Mark Hodkinson8 June 2020 (2020-06-08) (CBBC)
8 November 2020 (2020-11-08) (BYUtv)
A beautiful dress arrives at Malory Towers - but who is it for?
11"The Spider"Bruce McDonaldRichie Conroy & Mark Hodkinson15 June 2020 (2020-06-15) (CBBC)
15 November 2020 (2020-11-15) (BYUtv)
Darrell and Sally put a plan into action to make Mary-Lou braver!
12"The Ghost"Bruce McDonaldKate Hewlett22 June 2020 (2020-06-22) (CBBC)
22 November 2020 (2020-11-22) (BYUtv)
Darrell and Sally go in pursuit of the Malory Towers ghost - but it's not what it seems!
13"The Last Day"Bruce McDonaldRachel Flowerday & Sasha Hails29 June 2020 (2020-06-29) (CBBC)
29 November 2020 (2020-11-29) (BYUtv)
It's the last day of term, and Darrell has to defend herself to the rest of the form.

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.[4]

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.[5]

Release[]

CBBC released a teaser trailer on 20 March 2020 with the announcement that the series would premiere on 6 April 2020.[6] 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.[7] The first two episodes aired on Family Channel in Canada that 1 July.[8] The second season was also released in its entirety on the BBC iPlayer on 22 November 2021, with broadcasts expected on CBBC in 2022.[9]

It was also announced that WildBrain would handle international distribution outside the United Kingdom.[10]

Malory Towers began airing on BYUtv on Sundays in America on 13 September 2020.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ Whyte, Alexandra (17 June 2020). "Malory Towers takes an international trip". Kidscreen. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  2. ^ "TWENTY SIX MORE EPISODES OF HIT SERIES MALORY TOWERS GREENLIT". WildBrain. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Enid Blyton drama 'Malory Towers' renewed by BBC for two more seasons". British Period Dramas. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  4. ^ "CBBC and Family Channel commission Malory Towers". Licensing Magazine. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  5. ^ Conlan, Tara (20 March 2020). "'Downton for kids': BBC brings forward Malory Towers adaptation". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  6. ^ Butler, Karen (22 March 2020). "'Malory Towers' series to premiere on CBBC April 6". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  7. ^ Chabo, Elena (23 March 2020). "BBC's new Malory Towers adaption arrives on iPlayer early". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  8. ^ David, Greg (18 June 2020). "Family Channel enrols at Malory Towers". TV, Eh?. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  9. ^ Simon Artymiuk (21 November 2021). "Enid Blyton Cornish boarding school classic Malory Towers returns to iPlayer". The Cornish Times. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  10. ^ Whyte, Alexandra (17 June 2020). "Malory Towers takes an international trip". Kidscreen. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  11. ^ Shields, Judy (12 September 2020). "BYUtv Premieres "Malory Towers" Sunday, September 13 at 9 p.m. ET/7 p.m. MT/6 p.m. PT". The Hollywood Times. Retrieved 15 October 2020.

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