Series

Five Children and It

★ 5.9(8)199125m1 season

Five Children and It is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Five Children and It

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Good to know

Release date: 1991-01-09
Runtime: 25m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Status: Ended
Studio: BBC

About Five Children and It

Five Children and It is a 1991 web series in the Family and Kids genres, starring Simon Godwin, Nicole Mowat and Charles Richards. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Five Children and It in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 16 eps · 1991

Cast

Simon Godwin

Cyril

Nicole Mowat

Anthea

Charles Richards

Robert

Tamzen Audas

Jane

Lewis Wilson

The Lamb

Alexander Wilson

The Lamb

Laura Brattan

Martha

Francis Wright

The Psammead (voice)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Five Children and It in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Five Children and It is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Five Children and It on Netflix?+

Five Children and It is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How many seasons of Five Children and It are there?+

Five Children and It has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in Five Children and It?+

Five Children and It stars Simon Godwin, Nicole Mowat, Charles Richards, Tamzen Audas and Lewis Wilson.

When did Five Children and It come out?+

Five Children and It is a 1991 web series.

What genre is Five Children and It?+

Five Children and It is Family and Kids series.