Five Children and It (1991–1991)
Plot
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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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Episode 1January 9, 1991—A group of youngsters encounter a mysterious bad-tempered creature with the power to grant wishes.
- S01E02Episode 2January 16, 1991—Anthea thinks of a wish: but doesn't consider what effect it might have on the baby.
- S01E03Episode 3January 23, 1991—The youngsters' latest wish transforms the house into a castle : but fortunately Martha fails to notice.
- S01E04Episode 4January 30, 1991—The children learn an uncomfortable lesson about the implications of making rash wishes.
- S01E05Episode 5February 6, 1991—The relieved children think they've finally got the better of the mischievous sand fairy; but have they?
- S01E06Episode 6February 13, 1991—The sand fairy disappears, leaving the children to clear up an appalling mess before their mother gets home.
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