Five Children and It

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

Tara Fitzgerald

Played Mother
Freddie Highmore

Played Robert
Alex Jennings

Played Father
Jonathan Bailey

Played Cyril
Jessica Claridge

Played Anthea
Poppy Rogers

Played Jane
Zoë Wanamaker

Played Martha
Kenneth Branagh

Played Uncle Albert
Eddie Izzard

Played It
Duncan Preston

Played Sergeant
Alec Muggleton

Played Lamb
Alexander Pownall

Played Horace
Georgio Serafini

Played Mr. Bialli
John Sessions

Played Peasemarsh
Kim Fenton

Played RFC Flier
Zak Muggleton

Played Lamb

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