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Worzel Gummidge

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

6.2
4 seasons
31 episodes
Ended
Kids
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Family

Plot Summary

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:February 25, 1979
Last Aired:July 31, 1981
Episode Runtime:25m, 30m
Networks:
ITV1
Created By:
Barbara Euphan Todd, Willis Hall, Keith Waterhouse

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (5)

Series 1

Series 1

7 episodes

Aired: 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

Series 2

8 episodes

Aired: 1980

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

Series 3

Series 3

9 episodes

Aired: 1980

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

Series 4

Series 4

7 episodes

Aired: 1981

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

Production

Southern Television