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Five Children and It (1991)

1 season6 episodes30 min per episode★ 6.9 · 412 votes

• Adventure
• Drama
• Family

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 aired

January 9, 1991

Last episode

February 13, 1991

Country of origin

United Kingdom