Five Children and It

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.

Family

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1991-01-09

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

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1991-01-16

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

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1991-01-23

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

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1991-01-30

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

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1991-02-06

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

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1991-02-13

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

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Rating

5.2/10

Release Date

1991-01-09

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Five Children and It

Seasons

Season 1

1. Episode 1

2. Episode 2

3. Episode 3

4. Episode 4

5. Episode 5

6. Episode 6

Rating

Release Date

Episodes

Status

Cast

Simon Godwin

Nicole Mowat

Charles Richards

Tamzen Audas

Lewis Wilson

Alexander Wilson

Laura Brattan

Francis Wright