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Five Children and It
1991UBBC One
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.Read more
- Season
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 25m
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Episode 6
S01 · E06 · Aired Feb 13, 1991
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- Status
- Ended
- First aired
- Jan 9, 1991
- Last aired
- Feb 13, 1991
- Created by
- Helen Cresswell
- Networks
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- English
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6