Five Children and It

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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.

First aired1991-01-09

Runtime25 min

StatusEnded

Seasons1

Episodes6

CountriesGB

Original languageEN

SpokenEnglish

DirectorMarilyn Fox

WritersHelen Cresswell, Edith Nesbit

ProductionBBC

Votes9