TV series
The Return of the Psammead
1993, English, on BBC One. Created by Helen Cresswell.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 10 February 1993
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Helen CresswellCreator
- Toby Ufindell-PhillipsGeorge · 6 ep
- Laura ClarkeEllie / Harriet · 6 ep
- Leonard KirbyPip · 6 ep
- Vicci AveryLucy · 6 ep
- Frank TaylorMr Dobbs · 6 ep
- Polly KempBessie · 6 ep
- Joanna BarrettLil Dawkins · 6 ep
- Simon SlaterDawkins · 6 ep
- Francis WrightThe Psammead (voice) · 6 ep
- Anna MasseyAunt Marchmont · 5 ep
- Calum MacPhersonAlbert Dobbs · 5 ep
- Carol MacReadyCook · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 January 1993
- Last aired
- 10 February 1993
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Return of the Psammead is based on
The Return of the Psammead is adapted from a children's book.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How many seasons of The Return of the Psammead are there?
The Return of the Psammead has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Return of the Psammead finished?
Yes. The Return of the Psammead ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Return of the Psammead?
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Who created The Return of the Psammead?
The Return of the Psammead was created by Helen Cresswell and stars Toby Ufindell-Phillips, Laura Clarke, Leonard Kirby.
What is The Return of the Psammead based on?
The Return of the Psammead is adapted from a children's book.