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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| SSimon GodwinCyril | Cyril |
| NNicole MowatAnthea | Anthea |
| CCharles RichardsRobert | Robert |
| TTamzen AudasJane | Jane |
| LLewis WilsonThe Lamb | The Lamb |
| AAlexander WilsonThe Lamb | The Lamb |
| LLaura BrattanMartha | Martha |
 Francis WrightThe Psammead | The Psammead |