Series synopsis
The Return of the Psammead is a British action & adventure drama family sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on BBC One on January 6, 1993. It ended on February 10, 1993. It was created by Helen Cresswell. It stars Toby Ufindell-Phillips, Laura Clarke, Leonard Kirby and Vicci Avery.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Toby Ufindell-Phillips as George
- Laura Clarke as Ellie / Harriet
- Leonard Kirby as Pip
- Vicci Avery as Lucy
- Frank Taylor as Mr Dobbs
- Polly Kemp as Bessie
- Joanna Barrett as Lil Dawkins
- Simon Slater as Dawkins
Supporting cast
- Francis Wright as The Psammead (voice)
Guest cast
- Anna Massey as Aunt Marchmont
- Calum MacPherson as Albert Dobbs
- Carol MacReady as Cook
- Anne Orwin as Mrs. Dobbs
- Terry Courtney as Shopper
- Jodie Hartill as Stella Dawkins
- Daniel Perry as Dave
- Zoe Smale as Sally
- Alessia Gwyther as Jo
- David Weller as Supermarket Customer
- Nicola Maddock as Supermarket Checkout
- Neil Conrich as Policeman
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 5, 1993 | February 10, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
January 6, 1993 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
January 13, 1993 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
January 20, 1993 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 1993 |
| Last aired | February 10, 1993 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |