Worzel Gummidge
“Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge, the lovable scarecrow of Scatterbrook Farm.”
Worzel Gummidge is a children's comedy series, produced by Southern Television for ITV, based on the books by Barbara Euphan Todd. Starting in 1979, the programme starred Jon Pertwee in the title role and ran for four series in the UK until 1981. Channel 4 reprised the show in 1987 as Worzel Gummidge Down Under, which was set in New Zealand.
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Jon Pertwee & Una Stubbs star in this hit 80s childrens show about a scatter-brained scarecrow. Worzel lives in a field but is partial to sneaking off for a spot of adventure. But he often gets into bother so needs a little help getting out of it!
1.Worzel's Washing Day
25-02-1979As John, Sue and Mr. Peters are all driving to their new home, a Romany Caravan at Scatterbrook Farm, John sees a Scarecrow (Worzel) in a field and claims to see it move. Later ,Jo...
2.A Home Fit for Scarecrows
04-03-1979During a torrential downpour Worzel leaves his post and heads for the cosy warmth of John and Sue’s Romany Caravan at Scatterbrook. Unfortunately, John won’t let him in, even thoug...
3.Aunt Sally
11-03-1979There is a village fete on and one attraction that Worzel can’t miss - an Aunt Sally. However, before he can go he must solve a problem: who will take his place in Ten-Acre field w...
4.The Crowman
18-03-1979Worzel wants a wife and so he asks The Crowman to make him a ‘handsome head’, spotting an opportunity for Worzel to learn a lesson the Crowman agrees. He tells Worzel that in retur...
5.A Little Learning
25-03-1979After losing his arm yet again Worzel is sick of people like John Peters calling him stupid, so he sets about the arduous task of locating his ‘clever head’. After searching high a...
6.Worzel Pays a Visit
01-04-1979As usual Worzel is up and about the village bright and early, and on his rounds stops to steal a pint of milk for his robin redbreast. Later on, as Sue is reading Worzel a newspape...
7.The Scarecrow Hop
08-04-1979Mrs. Bloomsbury - Barton sacks Aunt Sally, and as she is homeless she turns up at Worzel’s barn. As soon as she arrives she starts telling him, Sue and John about where she is goin...
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