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Series · 1991 · Action & Adventure

Five Children and It

★5.9 1991 1 Season Helen Cresswell TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.9 /10

based on 9 votes

Synopsis

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.

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyFamily

Cast

8 principal cast

Simon Godwin

Cyril

Nicole Mowat

Anthea

Charles Richards

Robert

Tamzen Audas

Jane

Lewis Wilson

The Lamb

Alexander Wilson

The Lamb

Laura Brattan

Martha

Francis Wright

Francis Wright

The Psammead (voice)

Where to watch Five Children and It

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.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Five Children and It have?

Five Children and It has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is Five Children and It still on the air?

Five Children and It has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Five Children and It?

Five Children and It airs on BBC One.

When did Five Children and It first air?

Five Children and It first aired on January 9, 1991.

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