Five Children and It (1991)
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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Episodes
- 1 1. Episode 11991-01-09 · 25mA group of youngsters encounter a mysterious bad-tempered creature with the power to grant wishes.
- 2 2. Episode 21991-01-16 · 25mAnthea thinks of a wish: but doesn't consider what effect it might have on the baby.
- 3 3. Episode 31991-01-23 · 25mThe youngsters' latest wish transforms the house into a castle : but fortunately Martha fails to notice.
- 4 4. Episode 41991-01-30 · 25mThe children learn an uncomfortable lesson about the implications of making rash wishes.
- 5 5. Episode 51991-02-06 · 25mThe relieved children think they've finally got the better of the mischievous sand fairy; but have they?
- 6 6. Episode 61991-02-13 · 25mThe sand fairy disappears, leaving the children to clear up an appalling mess before their mother gets home.
Cast
Simon GodwinCyril
Nicole MowatAnthea
Charles RichardsRobert
Tamzen AudasJane
Lewis WilsonThe Lamb
Alexander WilsonThe Lamb
Laura BrattanMartha
Francis WrightThe Psammead (voice)Images
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