

Overview
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
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Ron WellingMr. Crispin
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Joyce WindsorCook
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Andrew BarrowJakin
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Philip RhamSir Wulfric
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Jonathan DonneGrown-Up Lamb
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Michelle EvansLady Chittenden's Niece
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Tim MatthewsCyril When Beautiful
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Julie NewellAnthea When Beautiful
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Anthony WilcoxRobert When Beautiful
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Emma Louise ClampJane When Beautiful
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Leslie MillsPolice Constable
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Gordon SalkilldPolice Inspector
›- TMDB ID
- 39977 ↗
- First aired
- 1991-01-09
- Last aired
- 1991-02-13
- Status
- Ended
- Episode runtime
- 25 min
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
- Creators
- Helen Cresswell
- Countries
- GB
- Languages
- English
Family guidance
Age ratings
—Not rated in Switzerland (CH)
—Not rated in Spain (ES)
—Not rated in France (FR)
—Not rated in United States of America (US)
UUnited Kingdom (GB)
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