Malory Towers
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Based on the hugely popular book series of the same name by Enid Blyton, Malory Towers is a live-action series following 12-year-old Darrell Rivers as she leaves home for the first time to attend an all-girls' boarding school. Set in the 1940s on the sun-drenched cliffs of the Cornish coast, Malory Towers explores this nostalgic world of midnight feasts, lacrosse, pranks, and lasting friendships. For a contemporary audience, the show is both aspirational and inspirational, telling the story of universal experiences include shifting cliques, FOMO, bullying, crushes, peer pressure, and self-doubt. The girls keep an eye on each other and, like a family, are forever connected by their shared experiences.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
13 episodes
E01
The First Day
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
It's the first day of term at Malory Towers and new girl Darrell Rivers can't wait for a fresh start! But whilst she's keen to settle in, will her past come back to haunt her?
E02
The New Girls
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Jealous Gwen is determined to find out more about Darrell's past and leaves the school in pursuit of the truth—will Darrell be able to find Gwen before her secret is revealed?
E03
The Trick
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell starts helping Alicia to play pranks in class, whilst a mysterious red handprint appears on the door of the dormitory—could it be from the ghost of Lady Jane Malory?
E04
The Slap
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Jealous of Darrell and Alicia's new friendship, Gwen takes the fun & games too far. Darrell lets her temper get the better of her leading the North Tower to have their first meeting.
E05
The Match
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
It's the big lacrosse match, but when Sally falls ill Darrell has to play and discovers Malory Towers are playing her old school, she's forced to face past.
E06
The Midnight Feast
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
The girls are set to have their first North Tower feast! Things don't go to plan when Matron hears them and are forced to hide in one of the school's most off-limit areas.
E07
The Open Day
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
It's open day at Malory Towers and the girls' parents pay a visit, for fun and picnics! Meanwhile, Darrell has a big decision to make about her future at the school.
E08
The Push
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
When Sally is taken seriously ill, Darrell blames herself and resorts to desperate measures to find a doctor. Meanwhile, Alicia inspires anarchy in the dorm.
E09
The Letter
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Sally's family secrets are about to be revealed when her mother arrives at Malory Towers. Meanwhile, Darrell's meddling causes problems for Miss Potts.
E10
The Dress
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
When a beautiful dress arrives at Malory Towers, the girls are buzzing to realise there is a debutante in their midst, but who is it? Â
E11
The Spider
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Sally and Darrell hatch a plan to make Mary-Lou braver than she could ever imagine, whilst Gwen is determined to keep her best friend at any cost. Â
E12
The Ghost
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell and Sally are determined to solve the mystery of the Malory ghost, but discover the truth is far more complex than they could ever have imagined.
E13
The Last Day
Mon, Mar 23 2020 5:30 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell and Sally are determined to solve the mystery of the Malory ghost, but discover the truth is far more complex than they could ever have imagined.
Season 2
13 episodes
E01
The Head of Form
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell and the gang are back! The first job of the term is to appoint a new Head of Form; with Alicia, Sally and Gwen in the running, who will the girls choose to lead them?Â
E02
The Dunce's Cap
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Tensions increase between Alicia and Sally, when Alicia convinces Darrell to play a prank with invisible chalk! To try and restore order Mr. Parker introduces the dunce's cap...Â
E03
The Stray
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
The girls arrange a special surprise for Ellen, but it soon backfires! Meanwhile, Darrell uncovers information that threatens the future of Malory Towers!Â
E04
The Auditions
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Gwen auditions for the lead role in the upcoming school play. But it doesn't go as well as she hoped! Meanwhile, Darrell and Sally try to work on a plan to save the school.Â
E05
The Caricatures
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Alicia causes a stir in the classroom when one of her prank goes horribly wrong! Whilst Gwen's lie about her father's health starts to spiral out of control.Â
E06
The Runaway
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
An anxious and upset Ellen disappears following a class test. The girls must search the school to find her! Meanwhile, Gwen is determined to get her hands on Darrell's diary.Â
E07
The Play
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
It's the day of the play and Miss Grayling invites a potential investor to the school. In a bid to impress him, Darrell is tasked to lead a tour - but all doesn't quite go to plan!
E08
The Measles
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Whilst trapped in the sanatorium, Gwen overhears news that threatens the existence of Malory Towers! Sally is left by Mam'zelle to take a lesson, but Alicia proves to be a tricky pupil.
E09
The Sneezing Trick
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Tensions come to a head between Darrell, Alicia and Sally when a sneezing trick is played on Mam'zelle. Meanwhile, Gwen is alarmed when Matron announces a trunk inspection!Â
E10
The School Trip
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Gwen resorts to drastic measures to hide her stolen bounty, whilst Darrell and Sally make a discovery that could lead them to Lady Jane's treasure!
E11
The Quiz
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
The local boys school play Malory Towers in an inter-school quiz. Ellen's reputation is under threat when Darrell catches her sneaking around in the middle of the night!Â
E12
The Heroine
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Gwen attempts to get rid of the stolen items she has gathered, but in the process puts Mary-Lou in mortal danger!Â
E13
The Lost Treasure
Mon, Nov 22 2021 6:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
It's the last day of school and Miss Grayling is to sign away Malory Towers forever! Will Darrell and Sally's dramatic discovery save the school?
Season 3
13 episodes
E01
New Arrivals
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
The girls welcome Bill and her horse Thunder to Malory Towers. However, Bill's place in the third form is under threat when she is accused of spending too much time in the stables.
E02
The Trials
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Gwen is outraged when she is tricked into signing up for the lacrosse team. However, it is short-lived when she discovers Mary-Lou is out of sorts and needs her help.
E03
The Surprise Picnic
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell suggests a midnight feast in the stables under the cover of darkness, but it doesn't go to plan. Meanwhile, sixth former Mavis discovers Irene's musical talents.
E04
The Accident
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Bill is struggling with her school work due to spending too much time at the stables. However, she and Darrell need Thunder's help when someone at school has a serious accident.
E05
The New Headmistress
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell's temper rears its head again when Miss Johnson introduces tough new school rules – but can she hold it together during a lacrosse match in front of the county scout?Â
E06
The Voice
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Sally returns to a very different Malory Towers. The girls need to warn Miss Grayling of the strict new rules, but they will have to get through Miss Johnson first.Â
E07
The Dance
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Gwen's power goes to her head when she organises a dance lesson with the boys from Thackerton. Meanwhile, Darrell and Mary-Lou make a mysterious discovery in the woods!Â
E08
The Sisters
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell is determined to give her sister Felicity a jolly fun time when she visits. However, with Miss Johnson's rules in force, they have to resort to drastic measures!Â
E09
The Hamper
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
The girls wreak havoc in Mam'zelle's class after receiving a surprise package from Alicia. Meanwhile, Darrell prepares for the lacrosse trial.Â
E10
The Peaches
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
With the third form on a trip to the circus, Darrell and Sally attempt to recover the confiscated peaches from Miss Johnson's office, but they find more than they expected…Â
E11
The Ride
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Bill's yearning to see Thunder intensifies after he becomes unwell. When Matron suspects it may be something more serious, Darrell and Bill race to get help!Â
E12
The Arrest
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
Ron shows Darrell and Sally a stash of art found in the stables, but where did it come from? Miss Johnson is caught off-guard when Miss Grayling arrives back at Malory Towers.Â
E13
The Thief
Mon, Jul 4 2022 5:00 AM GMT+0000
25 min
With Darrell focused on clearing Ron's name, Mary-Lou and Ellen uncover new information that changes everything they thought about the art thefts!Â
Season 4
13 episodes
E01
The Rivers Sisters
Mon, May 8 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell is excited to welcome her younger sister to Malory Towers, but when Felicity befriends Alicia's mischievous cousin, Darrell's infamous temper threatens to erupt.
E02
The Doubloon
Tue, May 9 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Felicity and June learn about possible treasure at Malory Towers, while Darrell's leadership skills are put to the test organising a welcome party for the wayward First Formers.
E03
The Inter-Tower Match
Mon, May 15 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Gwen learns Clarissa has been keeping a big secret after she falls ill during a lacrosse game. Meanwhile, Irene hears that her father has a new love interest.
E04
The Essay
Tue, May 16 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Susan realises something is amiss with the twins when the new girls embark on their first midnight outing!
E05
The Kiss
Mon, May 22 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Gwen enlists Mary-Lou's help to write a love letter to her new beau at Thackerton College, but when Mary-Lou gets in a muddle, it leads to a surprising romance.
E06
The Midnight Surprise
Tue, May 23 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
When Felicity and June accidentally smash a window during tennis; they uncover an astonishing secret! Meanwhile, Alicia organises a midnight feast in the garden.
E07
The Speech
Mon, May 29 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell is under pressure to write a speech for the school Open Day, while Sally organises an unusual replacement team for the lacrosse match.Â
E08
The Connie Affair
Tue, May 30 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
The classroom descends into chaos when June gets her hands on itching powder, but the fun ends when Connie becomes the victim of mean tricks.
E09
The Strong Heart
Mon, Jun 5 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Clarissa is on a mission to say goodbye to her pony, but clashes with his menacing new owner. Meanwhile, Irene is faced with a wedding music dilemma.Â
E10
The Field Trip
Tue, Jun 6 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Felicity and June prove to be a handful when Darrell supervises the class field trip. Meanwhile, Gwen gets more than she bargained for when left with Mr Parker's pregnant wife.Â
E11
The Exam
Mon, Jun 12 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell is determined to ace the school cert, but her focus soon shifts when a WWII grenade is found in the San and Felicity and June can't be found.Â
E12
The Terrible Day
Mon, Jun 12 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Unaware that Ruth is behind the mean tricks, Connie points the finger at another girl in the dorm. Can Ruth do the right thing and honestly confront her twin?Â
E13
The Wedding Day
Tue, Jun 13 2023 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
While the school prepares for Mam'zelle and Mr Edwards's wedding, Darrell and June find themselves in grave danger when they uncover new information about the Cruel Captain.Â
Season 5
20 episodes
E01
The Rivers Sisters Return
Mon, Jun 10 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Felicity is keen to drop the 'Mini Rivers' nickname and become her own Malory success. However, when she befriends new girl Josephine, it isn't long before they both get into trouble!
E02
The Monitor Strike
Mon, Jun 10 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
June takes drastic action to support Clarissa when a demanding Gwen pushes monitor duties too far - but will her radical plan pay off?Â
E03
The Circus
Mon, Jun 17 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Josephine takes matters into her own hands when Miss Grayling denies the girls a trip to the circus. Keen to impress Felicity, Jo's solution unleashes chaos at the school!Â
E04
The Beautiful Game
Mon, Jun 17 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
In a bid to prove that girls are just as good at football as boys, Felicity and June disguise Clarissa. Meanwhile, Darrell and Susan help Mr Murray with his chamber investigation.Â
E05
The Pocket Money
Mon, Jun 24 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Josephine enlists Connie to help retrieve her lost pocket money, but things soon spiral out of control when they break into Matron's safe.Â
E06
The Fugitives
Mon, Jun 24 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
After stealing from Matron's safe, Jo and Connie are too afraid to own up and go on the run. Fred attempts to help them escape, but it's not long before Darrell catches up.
E07
The Babysitter
Mon, Jul 1 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Gwen is delighted when Ron suggests they go for a walk together, but it quickly derails when Gwen is left to babysit. Meanwhile, Felicity discovers her love for running!
E08
The Malory Oak
Mon, Jul 1 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
June is horrified to learn that Mr Murray is planning to chop down the Malory Oak Tree to try and find a hidden chamber beneath it.
E09
The Unexpected Visitor
Mon, Jul 8 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
The girls rally behind Susan when her mother announces she will be leaving. Clarissa and Ruth have a plan but soon find themselves in hot water with Miss Grayling.
E10
The Race
Mon, Jul 8 2024 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Felicity is on track to win the cross country race, but when she fails to cross the finish line, Darrell fears the worst and goes in search of her - with dramatic consequences!
E11
The New Matron
Mon, Nov 4 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Nurse Jane gets off to a bumpy start with Mam'zelle when the second form receive a box of tricks. Meanwhile, Darrell's eagerness to play sports again lands her back in the San.Â
E12
The Maypole
Mon, Nov 4 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
It's the day of the summer fair, and when Jo is made queen, she has a tricky decision to make. Meanwhile, Darrell is still stuck in the San and grows suspicious of Nurse Jane.Â
E13
The Investigation
Mon, Nov 11 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Matron Shipley is horrified to learn that there is an imposter in the San! It's not long before Darrell and Sally uncover the truth about the mysterious Nurse Jane...Â
E14
The Penalty
Mon, Nov 11 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
The pressure is on for the second form to win a local football tournament and buy George the Donkey his freedom... before the abattoir takes him away!Â
E15
The Dream
Mon, Nov 18 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
While directing the school play, Gwen spots performing talent in Felicity - but it isn't long before Felicity is torn between her acting commitments and helping her sister.Â
E16
The Birthday Surprise
Mon, Nov 18 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Ruth and Connie think they have received a camera for their birthday, but when the second formers take a comic photo of Matron, they have to work to retrieve the film!Â
E17
The Challenge
Mon, Nov 25 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Darrell and Alicia's friendship is put to the test when Alicia adds obstacles to the school race. Meanwhile, Ruth and Susan go in search of answers about Mr Murray's findings.Â
E18
The Poison Pen
Mon, Nov 25 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
The school play is looming, and director Gwen isn't happy with rehearsals. When she lashes out at the cast, Jo takes matters into her own hands. Can she make Gwen see sense?Â
E19
The Last Letter
Mon, Dec 2 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Jo's letters spiral out of control when Felicity is wrongly accused. Gwen isn't going to let the perpetrator get off lightly. Can Jo do the right thing?Â
E20
The Chamber
Mon, Dec 2 2024 6:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
The pressure is on for Gwen when Felicity suddenly gets stage fright! Meanwhile, Ruth and Susan's hard work comes to fruition when they make an amazing discovery.Â
Season 6
10 episodes
E01
The First Day Of The Last Year
Mon, Jun 9 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
26 min
Darrell's final year starts with a fierce argument with Gwen, but she knows they need to work together. Meanwhile, French student Celeste joins the Third and plays a prank on the teachers!Â
E02
The Malory Times
Mon, Jun 9 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Alicia falls out with Darrell and the other sixth formers when she edits the school newsletter. Meanwhile, Jo and Susan get into trouble with Mr Parker over his new typewriter!Â
E03
Le Petit Paris
Mon, Jun 16 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
The girls try to cheer up Celeste, who wants to get expelled so she can go home to see her mother. Meanwhile, Mary-Lou finds herself facing a snail invasion when she takes an art class!Â
E04
The Band
Mon, Jun 16 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Irene offers to help Ron with his band, who are playing that afternoon, forgetting she has to take an important music exam. Meanwhile, Felicity and June find clues to the missing time capsule.Â
E05
The Birthday
Mon, Jun 23 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Angry about not receiving a present from Paris, Celeste hides in the stables. However, she is trapped there with Matron when the stables catch fire.Â
E06
The Nurse
Mon, Jun 23 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Celeste lies that she started the fire on purpose to be sent home. Meanwhile, Sally confronts Matron about her eyesight, and Miss Grayling finally tells Celeste the truth about her mother.Â
E07
The Debate
Mon, Jun 30 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Felicity and Darrell's classroom debate is tense, and Gwen creates chaos with the Thirds.
E08
The Ward
Mon, Jun 30 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Gwen wants Matron to come back but is surprised when she arrives with Nancy, her ward.
E09
The Best Friend
Mon, Jul 7 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Jo causes chaos when she tells Celeste's mother that Celeste doesn't want to return home. Meanwhile, Nancy, June and Felicity are excited to discover that Fred knows about the time capsule.Â
E10
The Photograph
Mon, Jul 7 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
25 min
Alicia and Darrell are trapped in the cellar after Alicia receives some bad news. Can finding the time capsule help them? Meanwhile, Irene feels pressured by her musical ambitions.Â
Season 7
10 episodes
E01
The Spelling Bee
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
26 min
Gwen's plans to go to finishing school are thrown into chaos when an unexpected obstacle gets in her way. A spelling bee causes Darrell to doubt her future plans and strains her relationship with Felicity.
E02
The Champions
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
27 min
When Clarissa's brother insults her, she challenges his team of boys to a lacrosse match. And Mr. Parker worries about Nancy when she is put in goal.
E03
The Movie Star
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
27 min
Gwen plots for movie star, and Miss Grayling's cousin, Lily Vernon to visit the school, unaware of their family feud. Meanwhile, Susan and Nancy devise a plan to get out of eating carrots.
E04
The Riding Mistress
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
27 min
Bill's mother puts Thunder up for sale, and Bill attempts a desperate ploy to foil her. The third formers prank Miss Vernon, but she brings in reinforcements.
E05
The Scoop
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
28 min
Jean reveals uncomfortable truths about the Grayling family, shocking Lily and stirring up trouble. Meanwhile, Darrell and Alicia attempt the ultimate prank.
E06
The Shoot
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
27 min
The girls make a film in an effort to prove Lily is a good teacher. But Lily has her own agenda, and at the peak of filming, things go terribly awry.
E07
The Intruder
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
26 min
When Felicity and June are forced to stay in the san, Felicity sees a mysterious girl in uniform sneaking around the school.
E08
The Abandoned Cottage
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
27 min
Smoke from an abandoned cottage leads Lily to an old, and dangerous, friend. Alicia takes on the challenge of helping Darrell relax and plans a midnight feast.
E09
The Traitor
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
30 min
Gwen is furious with her father when he tells her she won't be going to finishing school. Meanwhile, a mysterious will throws the future of the school into doubt.
E10
The Last Day of Malory Towers
Mon, Oct 20 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000
31 min
Darrell seeks Jo's and Felicity's help to reveal Lily's plans before Malory Towers is lost forever. Gwen learns Ron is leaving and is forced to confront her own future.