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Five Children and It

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About Five Children and It

Five Children and It is a kids and family TV series that premiered on January 9, 1991. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6, aired on February 13, 1991.

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.

  • Kids
  • Family

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Episodes

6 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1991 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 35 years ago

Five Children and It Season 1 release dates →
  1. E6

    6. Episode 6

    Finale

    The sand fairy disappears, leaving the children to clear up an appalling mess before their mother gets home.

  2. E5

    5. Episode 5

    The relieved children think they've finally got the better of the mischievous sand fairy; but have they?

  3. E4

    4. Episode 4

    The children learn an uncomfortable lesson about the implications of making rash wishes.

  4. E3

    3. Episode 3

    The youngsters' latest wish transforms the house into a castle : but fortunately Martha fails to notice.

  5. E2

    2. Episode 2

    Anthea thinks of a wish: but doesn't consider what effect it might have on the baby.

  6. E1

    1. Episode 1

    A group of youngsters encounter a mysterious bad-tempered creature with the power to grant wishes.

Cast & crew

  • Mary Conlon

    Mother

  • Ron Welling

    Mr. Crispin

  • Joyce Windsor

    Cook

  • Tim Matthews

    Tim Matthews

    Cyril When Beautiful

  • Julie Newell

    Anthea When Beautiful

  • Anthony Wilcox

    Robert When Beautiful

  • Emma Louise Clamp

    Jane When Beautiful

  • Leslie Mills

    Police Constable

  • Gordon Salkilld

    Gordon Salkilld

    Police Inspector

  • Primi Townsend

    Sales Lady

  • Desmond McNamara

    Mr. Peasmarsh

  • Paul Shearer

    Andrew

  • Jeffrey Perry

    Vicar

  • Angela Sims

    Angela Sims

    Vicar's Wife

  • Andrew Barrow

    Jakin

  • Philip Rham

    Sir Wulfric

Five Children and It FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Five Children and It?

Five Children and It has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 13, 1991.

When did the latest episode of Five Children and It come out?

The most recent episode of Five Children and It, Season 1 Episode 6, aired on February 13, 1991.

How many seasons of Five Children and It are there?

Five Children and It has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did Five Children and It first air?

Five Children and It first aired on January 9, 1991.

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