The Return of the Psammead

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.

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1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1993-01-06

When four children are sent to stay with their aunt, they're met by her cantankerous staff, and it isn't long before Ellie meets the Psammead, who grants her wish to have a twin.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1993-01-13

Ellie's twin gives Mrs. Dobbs such a fright that she quits, the children's aunt returns home, and then the kids visit the 1990s.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1993-01-20

The children make a startling discovery when they visit their aunt's home in the future. Later, George tries to protect the Psammead from a hunter by bringing it home.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1993-01-27

The children have their hands full when their aunt wishes to remember what it felt like to be young.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1993-02-03

The Psammead vanishes, the parrot develops the ability to talk, and the milkman travels from London to win Bessie's hand, but he discovers Mr. Dawkins is a rival for her affections.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1993-02-10

An invisible Pip foils the Dobbs' family's evil scheme.

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Rating

7.0/10

Release Date

1993-01-06

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

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Ended

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BBC

The Return of the Psammead

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Miniseries

1. Episode 1

2. Episode 2

3. Episode 3

4. Episode 4

5. Episode 5

6. Episode 6

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Toby Ufindell-Phillips

Laura Clarke

Leonard Kirby

Vicci Avery

Frank Taylor

Polly Kemp

Joanna Barrett

Simon Slater

Francis Wright

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