Worzel Gummidge
7.3
1979
Family
, Kids
, Sci-Fi
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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- Cast:
- Jon Pertwee , Una Stubbs , Geoffrey Bayldon , Charlotte Coleman , Barbara Windsor , Bill Maynard , Lorraine Chase
Episode 12 : The Bestest Scarecrow
April. 16,1989
New Zealand's Governor General requires a scarecrow to prevent the eating of his beautiful lawns, so the Crowman summons all of his greatest creations to assess who is best for the job.
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Episode 11 : Wattle Hearthbrush
April. 09,1989
A nearby convent presents the Crowman with a challenge: the commission of his first female scarecrow.
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Episode 10 : Aunt Sally, R.A.
April. 02,1989
After joining the Crowman at an art show, Aunt Sally is taken with the riches on offer for sale of a truly great work. Worzel, also, seeks fame and fortune - and intends to prove his own artistic talents accordingly.
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Episode 9 : Runaway Train
March. 26,1989
Worzel and Blighty are sent away as punishment, travelling by train. After seeing members of the crew breaking for tea and cake, their attempts to get some for themselves see the train leaving the station with no staff on board!
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Episode 8 : Dreams of Avarish
March. 19,1989
Aunt Sally's greedy dreams of wealth lead Worzel, Mickey and Manu into trouble once more when she helps a waxwork pirate escape from a funfair side-show, in search of his long-buried treasure.
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Episode 7 : Elementary, My Dear Worty
March. 12,1989
Worzel turns detective when one of the Crowman's prized possessions disappears whilst in his care, and Worty aides as his not-quite-so-able assistant.
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Episode 6 : Weevily Swede
March. 05,1989
Worzel succumbs to a severe case of the green-eyed monster when one of the Crowman's greatest creations, Weevily Swede, arrives back in town after a long time away.
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Episode 5 : Bulbous Cauliflower
February. 26,1989
Balbous Cauliflower is causing trouble when he should be minding strawberries. When the farmer has the crop treated with pesticides, Balbous takes the brunt of the gases.
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Episode 4 : The Beauty Contest
February. 19,1989
Aunt Sally gets wind of a local beauty contest and is determined to enter - and win! A new dress and a makeover are called for.
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Episode 3 : Them Thar Hills (2)
February. 12,1989
As Worzel's predicament continues, Mickey and Manu finally convince the Crowman to do something - and organise a scarecrow funeral. Meanwhile, the prospector puts his captive to work.
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Episode 2 : A Red Sky In't Mornin' (1)
February. 05,1989
Worzel hopes to keep out of trouble after the bad sign of a morning red sign, but Mickey and Manu soon call his help after discovering the Crowman is penniless and fending off bailiffs. Worzel, however, soon needs help of his own!
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Episode 1 : Stage Struck
January. 29,1989
Aunt Sally is rather taken by her own skills when a touring provincial ballet company arrives in town.
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Seasons
Season 6
Worzel and Aunt Sally continue their comic adventures in New Zealand. Aunt Sally ends up on display in an antiques shop in England. She is bought by a folk-museum curator from New Zealand and she is sent down under to appear as an exhibit.
Season 5
John Pertwee & Una Stubbs return in this 80s spinoff as Worzel & Aunt Sally. The pair head off on a brand new adventure when Aunt Sally gets sold & sent to New Zealand to appear in an exhibit. Worzel follows in hot pursuit!
Season 4
Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life.
Season 3
Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life.
Season 2
Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life.
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