The Return of the Psammead

The Return of the Psammead

The Return of the Psammead

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The Return of the Psammead

1993- 1993

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.0(2 votes)

Ended

Action & Adventure

Drama

Family

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

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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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Toby Ufindell-Phillips

George

Laura Clarke

Ellie / Harriet

Leonard Kirby

Pip

Vicci Avery

Lucy

Frank Taylor

Mr Dobbs

Polly Kemp

Polly Kemp

Bessie

Joanna Barrett

Joanna Barrett

Lil Dawkins

Simon Slater

Dawkins

Francis Wright

Francis Wright

The Psammead (voice)

Creative team

Created by: Helen Cresswell
Written by: Helen Cresswell
Produced by: Richard Callanan

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