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The Return of the Psammead

7.019931 seasonUTV SeriesAction & AdventureDramaFamily

Four children—George, Ellie, Pip, and Lucy—discover a magical sand fairy known as 'The Psammead' that grants wishes, leading to meeting their future selves and their aunt as a child.

DirectorMarilyn Fox
WriterHelen Cresswell
ProducerRichard Callanan

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jan 6, 1993
E2
Episode 2
Jan 13, 1993
E3
Episode 3
Jan 20, 1993
E4
Episode 4
Jan 27, 1993
E5
Episode 5
Feb 3, 1993
E6
Episode 6
Feb 10, 1993

Cast · Directed by Marilyn Fox

TU
Toby Ufindell-Phillips
George
LC
Laura Clarke
Ellie / Harriet
LK
Leonard Kirby
Pip
VA
Vicci Avery
Lucy
FT
Frank Taylor
Mr Dobbs
PKPolly Kemp
Polly Kemp
Bessie
JBJoanna Barrett
Joanna Barrett
Lil Dawkins
SS
Simon Slater
Dawkins
FWFrancis Wright
Francis Wright
The Psammead (voice)

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Archer's Goon
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
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The Sand Fairy
The Sand Fairy
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The Return of the Psammead — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Return of the Psammead?

The Return of the Psammead 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 The Return of the Psammead on Netflix?

No, The Return of the Psammead is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Return of the Psammead on Amazon Prime Video?

The Return of the Psammead 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 The Return of the Psammead for free?

The Return of the Psammead 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 The Return of the Psammead?

The Return of the Psammead has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1993.

Are all episodes of The Return of the Psammead out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Return of the Psammead are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Return of the Psammead?

No — The Return of the Psammead ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Return of the Psammead based on a book?

Yes — The Return of the Psammead is based on a book or novel.