The Sand Fairy (1992)

The classic children's tale where all your wishes come true.

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. A feature-length edit of the BBC miniseries.

Cast (8)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

S

Simon Godwin

Cyril

N

Nicole Mowat

Anthea

C

Charles Richards

Robert

T

Tamzen Audas

Jane

L

Lewis Wilson

The Lamb

A

Alexander Wilson

The Lamb

L

Laura Brattan

Martha

Francis Wright

The Psammead

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