
Episode Five
AdventureDramaFamilyFantasy
The Psammead vanishes, the parrot develops the ability to talk, and the milkman travels from London to win Bessie's hand, but he discovers Mr. Dawkins is a rival for her affections.
Director
Marilyn Fox
Writers
Helen Cresswell, E. Nesbit
Stars
Anna Massey, Toby Ufindell-Phillips, Laura Clarke
Release Date
February 3, 1993
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
🎭 Top Cast

Anna Massey
as Aunt Marchmont

Toby Ufindell-Phillips
as George

Laura Clarke
as Ellie

Leonard Kirby
as Pip

Vicci Avery
as Lucy

Polly Kemp
as Bessie

Frank Taylor
as Mr. Dobbs

Joanna Barrett
as Lil Dawkins

Calum MacPherson
as Albert Dobbs

Simon Slater
as Dawkins
🎬 Technical Specs
Color
Color
Production
BBC Television, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
🎯 Categories
AdventureDramaFamilyFantasy
📖 Synopsis
The Psammead vanishes, the parrot develops the ability to talk, and the milkman travels from London to win Bessie's hand, but he discovers Mr. Dawkins is a rival for her affections.