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The Return of the Psammead

1993 – 1993 · BBC One
1 seasons · 6 episodes
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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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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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.

SERIES CAST

Toby Ufindell-Phillips
George
Laura Clarke
Ellie / Harriet
Leonard Kirby
Pip
Vicci Avery
Lucy
Frank Taylor
Mr Dobbs
Polly Kemp
Bessie
Joanna Barrett
Lil Dawkins
Simon Slater
Dawkins
Created by Helen Cresswell

DETAILS

Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
First aired
Jan 6, 1993
Original language
EN
Production
BBC
Country
GB

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