Help end my search

[Emanon]

I was wondering if somebody could help me name a television show that has eluded me for years.

Please accept my apologies for the vague description.
All I remember was that it aired on either bbc1 or bbc2, in the late eighties / early 90's.
It was about a little furry creature that lived in the sand and granted wishes.
It also hated the sun light if I remember correctly.

I really hope someone can end my search.

Many thanks.

[Heather74]

Re: Help end my search

The Five Children and It

[Emanon]

Re: Help end my search

Oh my god, that's it! *Shed's a tear* you have managed to end 15 or so years of searching in a matter of minutes.
Thank you so much.

[Heather74]

Re: Help end my search

Its a pleasure

[Paulos]

Re: Help end my search

Also been made into a feature film now

[ricasso]

Re: Help end my search

wasnt the creature called something like ' the sammyad' ?

[Heather74]

Re: Help end my search

Yes with a silent 'p' Psammead (sand fairy)

[stud1al]

Re: Help end my search

They probably couldn't call it a fairy these day