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.
Five Children and It (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 1991-01-09
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: A group of youngsters encounter a mysterious bad-tempered creature with the power to grant wishes.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 1991-01-16
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Anthea thinks of a wish: but doesn't consider what effect it might have on the baby.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 1991-01-23
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The youngsters' latest wish transforms the house into a castle : but fortunately Martha fails to notice.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 1991-01-30
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The children learn an uncomfortable lesson about the implications of making rash wishes.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 1991-02-06
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The relieved children think they've finally got the better of the mischievous sand fairy; but have they?
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 1991-02-13
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The sand fairy disappears, leaving the children to clear up an appalling mess before their mother gets home.
