Series · 1991 · Action & Adventure
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.
1 season · 6 episodes

Episode 01
Episode 1
A group of youngsters encounter a mysterious bad-tempered creature with the power to grant wishes.

Episode 02
Episode 2
Anthea thinks of a wish: but doesn't consider what effect it might have on the baby.

Episode 03
Episode 3
The youngsters' latest wish transforms the house into a castle : but fortunately Martha fails to notice.

Episode 04
Episode 4
The children learn an uncomfortable lesson about the implications of making rash wishes.

Episode 05
Episode 5
The relieved children think they've finally got the better of the mischievous sand fairy; but have they?

Episode 06
Episode 6
The sand fairy disappears, leaving the children to clear up an appalling mess before their mother gets home.
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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.
8 principal cast
Five Children and It is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure from Helen Cresswell has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 5.9/10 by 9 viewers.
Five Children and It has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
Five Children and It has ended and is no longer in production.
Five Children and It airs on BBC One.
Five Children and It first aired on January 9, 1991.
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