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Five Children and It

5.919911 seasonTV SeriesFamilyKids

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,…

DirectorMarilyn Fox
WriterHelen Cresswell
ProducerRichard Callanan

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jan 9, 1991
E2
Episode 2
Jan 16, 1991
E3
Episode 3
Jan 23, 1991
E4
Episode 4
Jan 30, 1991
E5
Episode 5
Feb 6, 1991
E6
Episode 6
Feb 13, 1991

Cast · Directed by Marilyn Fox

SG
Simon Godwin
Cyril
NM
Nicole Mowat
Anthea
CR
Charles Richards
Robert
TA
Tamzen Audas
Jane
LW
Lewis Wilson
The Lamb
AW
Alexander Wilson
The Lamb
LB
Laura Brattan
Martha
FWFrancis Wright
Francis Wright
The Psammead (voice)

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Five Children and It — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Five Children and It?

Five Children and It isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Five Children and It on Netflix?

No, Five Children and It is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Five Children and It on Amazon Prime Video?

Five Children and It isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Five Children and It for free?

Five Children and It isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in Five Children and It?

Five Children and It has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1991.

Are all episodes of Five Children and It out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Five Children and It are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Five Children and It?

No — Five Children and It ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.