Julia McKenzie and Simon Carter star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast
dramatisation of E Nesbit's much-loved children's novel.
'an enchanting adaptation' Independent on Sunday
On a hot, Edwardian summer's day, five children are playing in a gravel
pit when they dig up something very peculiar: a funny, furry, fat litte
creature with the feet of a monkey and bat's ears! The Psammead is a
magical sand fairy who has the power to grant wishes: but the children
can only have one wish a day, and the wishes only last until sunset. As
the children try to get their hearts' desires, things go hilariously
wrong, and they have a series of amazing adventures that will change
their lives. But their last wish gets them into terrible trouble, and it
will take all the Psammead's powers to put things right...
This delightfully whimsical drama, adapted by Malcolm McKee, stars Julia
McKenzie as the older Jane and Mother, and Simon Carter as the Psammead.
The wonder and excitement of much-loved children's classics lives on in
BBC Radio's acclaimed full-cast dramatisations, complete with evocative
music and sound effects.
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins approx.