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 & crew

H

Helen Cresswell

Creator

S

Simon Godwin

Cyril

N

Nicole Mowat

Anthea

C

Charles Richards

Robert

T

Tamzen Audas

Jane

L

Lewis Wilson

The Lamb

A

Alexander Wilson

The Lamb

L

Laura Brattan

Martha

Francis Wright

The Psammead (voice)

P

Paul Shearer

Andrew

Penny Morrell

Lady Chittenden

David Garlick

Groom

M

Mary Conlon

Mother

R

Ron Welling

Mr. Crispin

J

Joyce Windsor

Cook

A

Andrew Barrow

Jakin

P

Philip Rham

Sir Wulfric

J

Jonathan Donne

Grown-Up Lamb

M

Michelle Evans

Lady Chittenden's Niece

Tim Matthews

Cyril When Beautiful

J

Julie Newell

Anthea When Beautiful

Seasons

6 episodes

Miniseries1991 · 6 episodes