Five Children and It

The story

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

Tara FitzgeraldMother

Freddie HighmoreRobert

Alex JenningsFather

Jonathan BaileyCyril

Jessica ClaridgeAnthea

Poppy RogersJane

Zoë WanamakerMartha

Kenneth BranaghUncle Albert

Suzy Eddie IzzardIt

Duncan PrestonSergeant

Alec Muggleton

Alec MuggletonLamb

Alexander Pownall

Alexander PownallHorace