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.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Episode 1
09-01-199125 minA group of youngsters encounter a mysterious bad-tempered creature with the power to grant wishes.
- Ep 2
2.Episode 2
16-01-199125 minAnthea thinks of a wish: but doesn't consider what effect it might have on the baby.
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
23-01-199125 minThe youngsters' latest wish transforms the house into a castle : but fortunately Martha fails to notice.
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
30-01-199125 minThe children learn an uncomfortable lesson about the implications of making rash wishes.
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
06-02-199125 minThe relieved children think they've finally got the better of the mischievous sand fairy; but have they?
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
13-02-199125 minThe sand fairy disappears, leaving the children to clear up an appalling mess before their mother gets home.
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