Five Children and It(1991)

5.4

1 Seasons

Family

Overview

The Psammead is an 'it', an ancient, ill-tempered sand-fairy with a spider-shaped body, bat-like ears, and snail-like eyes. It is grumpy but has the power to grant one wish a day, which must be made before sunset. Five siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and infant Hilary—encounter It and experience the highs and lows of frivolous wish-making.

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Ep 1

Episode 1

A group of youngsters encounter a mysterious bad-tempered creature with the power to grant wishes.

09/01/199125 min

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Ep 2

Episode 2

Anthea thinks of a wish: but doesn't consider what effect it might have on the baby.

16/01/199125 min

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Ep 3

Episode 3

The youngsters' latest wish transforms the house into a castle : but fortunately Martha fails to notice.

23/01/199125 min

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Ep 4

Episode 4

The children learn an uncomfortable lesson about the implications of making rash wishes.

30/01/199125 min

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Ep 5

Episode 5

The relieved children think they've finally got the better of the mischievous sand fairy; but have they?

06/02/199125 min

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Ep 6

Episode 6

The sand fairy disappears, leaving the children to clear up an appalling mess before their mother gets home.

13/02/199125 min

Top Cast

Simon Godwin

Cyril

Nicole Mowat

Anthea

Charles Richards

Robert

Tamzen Audas

Jane

Lewis Wilson

The Lamb

Alexander Wilson

The Lamb

Laura Brattan

Martha

Francis Wright

The Psammead (voice)

Show Info

StatusEnded

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TypeMiniseries