Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1Episode 1A group of youngsters encounter a mysterious bad-tempered creature with the power to grant wishes.25m2E2Episode 2Anthea thinks of a wish: but doesn't consider what effect it might have on the baby.25m3E3Episode 3The youngsters' latest wish transforms the house into a castle : but fortunately Martha fails to notice.25m4E4Episode 4The children learn an uncomfortable lesson about the implications of making rash wishes.25m5E5Episode 5The relieved children think they've finally got the better of the mischievous sand fairy; but have they?25m6E6Episode 6The sand fairy disappears, leaving the children to clear up an appalling mess before their mother gets home.25m
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