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Worzel Gummidge

Created by Barbara Euphan Todd, Willis Hall, Keith Waterhouse

1979–1981

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.

First aired
25 Feb 1979
Episode length
51 min
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Writers
Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall
Cinematography
Geoff Selling, Wolfgang Suschitzky
Editors
Alan Waller, Christopher Wentzell, Michael Hunt and 2 others
Elsewhere
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Seasons · 31 episodes

  • Series 1

    Season 1 · 1979

    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!

  • Series 2

    Season 2 · 1980

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

  • Series 3

    Season 3 · 1980

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

  • Series 4

    Season 4 · 1981

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

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