Five Children and It
6.9
Season 1
30 min
S1 · E1 · Jan 9, 1991
Episode 1 Episode 1
30 min
S1 · E2 · Jan 16, 1991
Episode 2 Episode 2
30 min
S1 · E3 · Jan 23, 1991
Episode 3 Episode 3
30 min
S1 · E4 · Jan 30, 1991
Episode 4 Episode 4
30 min
S1 · E5 · Feb 6, 1991
Episode 5 Episode 5
30 min
S1 · E6 · Feb 13, 1991
Episode 6 Episode 6
6 episodes in Season 1
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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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Cast
35 people
Simon Godwin
Cyril
Also in
Midsomer Murders
The Sand Fairy
Nicole Mowat
Anthea
Also in
The Sand Fairy
Charles Richards
Robert
Tamzen Audas
Jane
Also in
The Sand Fairy
Lewis Wilson
The Lamb
Alexander Wilson
The Lamb
Laura Brattan
Martha
Francis Wright
The Psammead (voice)
Known for
The Storyteller
Paul Shearer
Andrew
Also in
The Man Who Knew Too Little
Penny Morrell
Lady Chittenden
Known for
The End of the Affair
David Garlick
Groom
Known for
The Hatton Garden Job
Mary Conlon
Mother
Also in
Anna Lee
Melissa
Helen Cresswell Creator · Marilyn Fox Director Edith Nesbit Author
Total runtime 2h 30m · Episode length 25 min · Type Miniseries
Show info
Premiered
January 9, 1991
Final episode
February 13, 1991
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Miniseries
Episode length
25 min
Total runtime
2h 30m
Original language
English
Production
BBC
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Spoken on screen
English
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