Malory Towers

Follow the adventures of Darrell Rivers as she leaves home for the first time to attend an all-girls’ boarding school. Set in post-war Britain on the sun-drenched cliffs of the Cornish coast, the series explores a nostalgic world of midnight feasts, lacrosse, pranks, a mystery ghost and lasting friendships.

Malory Towers (2020-2025) is a British family drama series created by Rachel Flowerday and Sasha Hails for CBBC, adapted in the tradition of classic school stories. Ella Bright plays Darrell Rivers, a newcomer who leaves home for the first time to attend an all-girls boarding school perched on the sun-drenched cliffs of the Cornish coast. Around her are principal characters played by Danya Griver as Gwendoline Mary Lacey, Beth Bradfield as Jean Dunlop and Imogen Lamb as Mary-Lou Linnett, whose friendships, rivalries and loyalties shape each term. The engine of the series is simple and warm: Darrell learns to belong while navigating lacrosse matches, schoolgirl pranks, late night midnight feasts and the lingering puzzle of a mystery ghost haunting the grounds. Set in post-war Britain, the show unfolds across seven seasons and ninety-two episodes, each a self-contained school adventure that builds gradually into a continuing story of growing up. Its tone is wholesome, nostalgic and gently cozy, with a sunny seaside atmosphere and a sincere belief in lasting friendship. Viewers who enjoy the warmth of Grange Hill, the wholesome charm of Heartbreak High and the playful mischief of classic boarding school stories will find much to love here.

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• Grange Hillwholesome family-friendly children's drama with school setting and warm friendships

Created by

Rachel Flowerday, Sasha Hails

Release Date

2020-04-06

Episode runtime

25 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (13)

What is Malory Towers about?

A girl leaves home for the first time to attend an all-girls boarding school on the Cornish coast in post-war Britain, where friendship, pranks and a ghost mystery fill her days.

What is Malory Towers like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Malory Towers as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Malory Towers violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Malory Towers.

Which shows are like Malory Towers?

Shows with a similar feel include Hogwarts Legacy, Heartbreak High, and Grange Hill.

How long is Malory Towers?

Malory Towers: 7 seasons, 92 episodes.

Is Malory Towers still running?

No, Malory Towers has ended.