Worzel Gummidge
Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge, the lovable scarecrow of Scatterbrook Farm.
Worzel Gummidge (1979-1981)
Seasons: 4,
episodes: 31
Episode runtime: 25 min
Average rating:
7.3/10
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Production
Status
Completed
Creators
Barbara Euphan Todd
Scenario
Keith Waterhouse
Actors
Una Stubbs
Aunt Sally
Geoffrey Bayldon
The Crowman
Charlotte Coleman
Sue Peters
Barbara Windsor
Saucy Nancy
Bill Maynard
Sergeant Beetroot
Lorraine Chase
Dolly Clothes-Peg
Mike Berry
Mr. Peters
Thorley Walters
Colonel Bloodstock
Short description
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.
Seasons
| Season | Episodes | Release date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
Series 1 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!
|
7 | 1979-02-25 | — |
Series 2 Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life.
|
8 | 1980-01-06 | — |
Series 3 Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life.
|
9 | 1980-11-01 | — |
Series 4 Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life.
|
7 | 1981-06-12 | — |
What's left behind the scenes
- The series is based on the children's books by author Barbara Euphan Todd.
- A sequel series titled Worzel Gummidge Down Under was filmed in New Zealand between 1987 and 1989.
- Worzel had about 10 interchangeable heads for various skills: one made him smarter, another was for dancing, a third for courage, and so on.
- Worzel invented his own language, which all scarecrows understood; he called it "Worzelese."
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Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
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