Worzel Gummidge (1979)

02/25/1979 (GB) • 25m

Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family

Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge, the lovable scarecrow of Scatterbrook Farm.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jon Pertwee

Worzel Gummidge

30 Episodes

Geoffrey Bayldon

The Crowman

30 Episodes


Last Season

Season 4

1981 | 7 Episodes

Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

scarecrow

tea

field

cake

village

crows

cup of tea

slice of cake

robin redbreast

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