Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge64%

TV 1979-02-25 25m Kids Sci-Fi & Fantasy Family
★ 6.2 / 10 · 13 votes
Ratings
Combined
64.4 %
3 sources
IMDb
7.3 /10
1,268 votes
Trakt
56 %
23 votes
TMDB
62 %
13 votes

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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Status
Ended
Runtime
25m
Seasons
4
Episodes
31
Studio
Southern Television
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata
Created by
Barbara Euphan Todd Willis Hall Keith Waterhouse
Cast
Jon Pertwee Jon Pertwee Worzel Gummidge Charlotte Coleman Charlotte Coleman Sue Peters Jeremy Austin Jeremy Austin John Peters Mike Berry Mike Berry Mr. Peters Norman Bird Norman Bird Mr. Braithwaite Geoffrey Bayldon Geoffrey Bayldon The Crowman Una Stubbs Una Stubbs Aunt Sally Megs Jenkins Megs Jenkins Mrs. Braithwaite Michael Ripper Michael Ripper Mr. Shepherd Norman Mitchell Norman Mitchell P.C. Parsons Sarah Thomas Sarah Thomas Enid Simmons Joan Sims Joan Sims Mrs. Bloomsbury-Barton
Series 1 1979 · 7 eps
  1. 1 Worzel's Washing Day As John, Sue and Mr. Peters are all driving to their new home, a Romany Caravan at Scatterbrook Farm, John sees a Scarecrow (Worzel) in a field and claims to see it move. Later ,J… Feb 25, 1979
  2. 2 A Home Fit for Scarecrows During a torrential downpour Worzel leaves his post and heads for the cosy warmth of John and Sue’s Romany Caravan at Scatterbrook. Unfortunately, John won’t let him in, even thou… Mar 4, 1979
  3. 3 Aunt Sally There is a village fete on and one attraction that Worzel can’t miss - an Aunt Sally. However, before he can go he must solve a problem: who will take his place in Ten-Acre field … Mar 11, 1979
  4. 4 The Crowman Worzel wants a wife and so he asks The Crowman to make him a ‘handsome head’, spotting an opportunity for Worzel to learn a lesson the Crowman agrees. He tells Worzel that in retu… Mar 18, 1979
  5. 5 A Little Learning After losing his arm yet again Worzel is sick of people like John Peters calling him stupid, so he sets about the arduous task of locating his ‘clever head’. After searching high … Mar 25, 1979
  6. 6 Worzel Pays a Visit As usual Worzel is up and about the village bright and early, and on his rounds stops to steal a pint of milk for his robin redbreast. Later on, as Sue is reading Worzel a newspap… Apr 1, 1979
  7. 7 The Scarecrow Hop Mrs. Bloomsbury - Barton sacks Aunt Sally, and as she is homeless she turns up at Worzel’s barn. As soon as she arrives she starts telling him, Sue and John about where she is goi… Apr 8, 1979
Series 2 1980 · 8 eps
  1. 1 Worzel & the Saucy Nancy Worzel stows away on the village coach outing to the seaside, where he meets the Saucy Nancy. She tells him that she saw Aunt Sally floating in the sea, but unknown to them she ha… Jan 6, 1980
  2. 2 Worzel's Nephew Worzel receives an unexpected visit from his cockney nephew, Pickles Bramble. The youngster gets a job on the Braithwaite's farm and blackmails him into doing all the work. He has… Jan 13, 1980
  3. 3 A Fishy Tale While trying his hand at "wangling" in Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton's fishpond, Worzel is mistaken for an odd job man ... Jan 20, 1980
  4. 4 The Trial of Worzel Gummidge Worzel is worried when a salesman tries to convince Mr. Braithwaite to replace him with an electric rook scarer... Jan 27, 1980
  5. 5 Very Good, Worzel Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton tries to impress the guests at her dinner party by hiring a butler and parlour maid for the event. Unfortunately for her, the jobs are given to Worzel and Au… Feb 3, 1980
  6. 6 Worzel in the Limelight Worzel and Aunt Sally enter the talent contest at the village hall. Their plan to perform as a double act soon turns sour... Feb 10, 1980
  7. 7 Fire Drill When Mrs. Bloomsbury-Barton holds a bonfire party, her choice of Guy to burn on it causes Worzel some alarm... Feb 17, 1980
  8. 8 The Scarecrow Wedding Worzel rescues Aunt Sally from inside a dishwasher at a junkshop and in return she promises to marry him... Feb 24, 1980
Series 3 1980 · 9 eps
  1. 1 Moving On The Braithwaites and the Peters have been on holiday in Tenerife and return home to a very unpleasant and unwelcome surprise. While they’ve been away Worzel and Aunt Sally have mo… Nov 1, 1980
  2. 2 Dolly Clothes-Peg Worzel and Aunt Sally are both employed at the fair but Worzel, as usual, has a problem. She is walking out with ‘The Great Orlando’, the strongman. After being let down by her ye… Nov 8, 1980
  3. 3 A Fair Old Pullover Worzel is skulking around the farmyard with a purpose in mind. Firstly he steals Mr. Braithwaite’s flat cap, then Mrs Braithwaite’s scarf and finally Harry’s welding goggles. It t… Nov 15, 1980
  4. 4 Worzel the Brave Mrs Bloomsbury - Barton has sold her hall to a Colonel Bloodstock who is bringing all his belongings into the village via rail. On the same journey is Aunt Sally as a package for … Nov 22, 1980
  5. 5 Worzel's Wager 29 November 1980 Worzel has a dead cert racing tip courtesy of his Robin, is desperate for five pounds and decides to place a bet. Unfortunately though, before he has a chance he… Nov 29, 1980
  6. 6 The Return of Dafthead Sue and John go up to Ten - Acre field to give Worzel a present - a bowl of Black Forest Gateaux mix. When they arrive they find a different scarecrow at Worzel’s post, Dafthead. … Dec 6, 1980
  7. 7 Captain Worzel Mr Shepherd is taking Aunt Sally on a canal boat holiday through West Chester in order to see a museum owner, Mr. Pursglove, who he believes wishes to purchase her. However, befor… Dec 13, 1980
  8. 8 Choir Practice It’s harvest festival time and Worzel is on loan to the vicar in order to keep the starlings out of the Church rafters. He isn’t the only newcomer at the church - the vicar also h… Dec 20, 1980
  9. 9 A Cup 'O Tea and a Slice 'O Cake Double-length musical holiday special: it's Christmas Eve, a most important day for scarecrows as they must stand in position to guide Santa Claus back to the North Pole. Worzel G… Dec 27, 1980 51m
Series 4 1981 · 7 eps
  1. 1 Muvver's Day After being driven out of the village baby contest Worzel decides he wants his mum. The only person who can help him is the Crowman who deduces that a scarecrow called 'Sarah Pigs… Jun 12, 1981
  2. 2 The Return of Dolly Clothes-Peg A letter is delivered to Scatterbrook but no one, save for John and Sue, recognise the name of the person it is addressed to - Worzel Gummidge. When they find him they discover th… Jun 19, 1981
  3. 3 The Jumbly Sale It’s the day of the village jumble sale and Worzel has decided that he’s going along to get himself a new outfit so that he can impress Aunt Sally into marrying him. Meanwhile Mr.… Jun 26, 1981
  4. 4 Worzel in Revolt The Crowman has dispatched pigeons to round up Aunt Sally and Worzel. When they arrive at his abode they discover why. He has heard about a cake fight the pair have had at the bis… Jul 3, 1981
  5. 5 Will the Real Aunt Sally...? Worzel cannot believe his ears when Aunt Sally accepts his proposal of marriage, but almost in the same breath he is rejected. He enlists the help of John and Sue and between them… Jul 10, 1981
  6. 6 The Golden Hind The Golden Hind, a new fish and chips shop has opened in the village. As usual Worzel is wandering about the village and is attracted by the smell. He is just about to enter the e… Jul 17, 1981
  7. 7 Worzel's Birthday Ten Acre field is covered in flowers of all colours and sizes for Worzel’s 'bestest birthday'. This comes as no surprise to John and Sue who, over the previous weeks, have had to … Jul 31, 1981
Specials 1980 · 2 eps
  1. 1 A Cup o' Tea an' a Slice o' Cake (1) Double-length musical holiday special: it's Christmas Eve, a most important day for scarecrows as they must stand in position to guide Santa Claus back to the North Pole. Worzel G… Dec 27, 1980
  2. 2 A Cup o' Tea an' a Slice o' Cake (2) It’s Christmas Eve and Worzel’s feeling the cold. However any hopes he has of a Christmas holiday are dashed when the Crowman, canny to Worzel’s ways, ties him to his post in Ten-… Dec 27, 1980
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