Worzel Gummidge

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

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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Created By

Keith Waterhouse Willis Hall Barbara Euphan Todd

Status

Ended

Original Name

Worzel Gummidge

First Air Date

February 25, 1979

Last Air Date

April 16, 1989

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Southern Television

Networks

ITV1

S06E12

The Bestest Scarecrow

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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