Worzel Gummidge
“Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge, the lovable scarecrow of Scatterbrook Farm.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 31 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
1979 – 1981
Premiered: Sun, Feb 25, 1979
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 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 endure his many hints. They plan a surprise party and have also scraped all their savings together to buy him a gigantic birthday cake... but will it survive the attention of Aunt Sally ?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Euphan Todd, Willis Hall, Keith Waterhouse
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Worzel Gummidge
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What is Worzel Gummidge about?
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.
How many seasons does Worzel Gummidge have?
Worzel Gummidge comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Worzel Gummidge?
Key cast members in Worzel Gummidge include Jon Pertwee, Geoffrey Bayldon.
Who created or directed Worzel Gummidge?
Worzel Gummidge was developed and directed by Barbara Euphan Todd, Willis Hall, Keith Waterhouse.