Five Children and It

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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.

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Creators

John Stephenson

director

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David Solomons

writer

Edith Nesbit

writer

Cast

Tara Fitzgerald actor Freddie Highmore actor Alex Jennings actor Jonathan Bailey actor

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Jessica Claridge actor

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Poppy Rogers actor Zoë Wanamaker actor Kenneth Branagh actor Eddie Izzard actor Duncan Preston actor

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Alec Muggleton actor

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Alexander Pownall actor

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Georgio Serafini actor John Sessions actor

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Kim Fenton actor

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Zak Muggleton actor Norman Wisdom actor Suzy Eddie Izzard actor