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TV series / 1991
Five Children and It
Episode directors
Marilyn Fox
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Simon GodwinCyril
Nicole MowatAnthea
Charles RichardsRobert
Tamzen AudasJane
Lewis WilsonThe Lamb
Alexander WilsonThe Lamb
Laura BrattanMartha
Francis WrightThe Psammead (voice)
Paul ShearerAndrew
Penny MorrellLady Chittenden
David GarlickGroom
Mary ConlonMother
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Ron WellingMr. Crispin
Joyce WindsorCook
Andrew BarrowJakin
Philip RhamSir Wulfric
Jonathan DonneGrown-Up Lamb
Michelle EvansLady Chittenden's Niece
Tim MatthewsCyril When Beautiful
Julie NewellAnthea When Beautiful
Anthony WilcoxRobert When Beautiful
Emma Louise ClampJane When Beautiful
Leslie MillsPolice Constable
Gordon SalkilldPolice Inspector
Primi TownsendSales Lady
Desmond McNamaraMr. Peasmarsh
Jeffrey PerryVicar
Angela SimsVicar's Wife
Nigel GreavesCoachman
Andy NymanBaker's Boy
Hannah MorrisLittle Girl
Bill MoodyBill
Lorain BertorelliBecca
Jane PerryGirl at Fair
Anthony TaylorPolice Constable
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