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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.
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Helen Cresswell
BBC One

Five Children and It - Trailer
Alexander Wilson
The Lamb
Laura Brattan
Laura Brattan
Martha

Francis Wright
The Psammead (voice)
Paul Shearer
Paul Shearer
Andrew

Penny Morrell
Lady Chittenden

David Garlick
Groom
Mary Conlon
Mary Conlon
Mother
Ron Welling
Ron Welling
Mr. Crispin
Joyce Windsor
Joyce Windsor
Cook
Andrew Barrow
Andrew Barrow
Jakin
Philip Rham
Philip Rham
Sir Wulfric
Jonathan Donne
Jonathan Donne
Grown-Up Lamb
Michelle Evans
Michelle Evans
Lady Chittenden's Niece

Tim Matthews
Cyril When Beautiful
Julie Newell
Julie Newell
Anthea When Beautiful
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1975