Worzel gummidge became a cult classic following its launch in 1979, with 31 episodes spread across a two year run before it went off air in december 1981. When antique fairground attraction aunt sally is sold to a museum of folk history in new zealand, besotted scarecrow worzel gummidge wastes no time in following her to start a new life down under. Worzel gummidge fans left terrified of christmas reboot. Worzel gummidge down under is a television series adapted from the books written by barbara euphan todd and the childrens television programme produced and broadcast in the united kingdom named. Worzel gummidge down under television new zealand and channel 4 uk cofunded a followup series that ran for two seasons in 1987 and 1989, with worzel gummidge and aunt sally, still played by pertwee and stubbs, relocated to new zealand. Take advantage of great prices on bluray, 4k, merchandise, games, clothing and more. Worzel gummidge is a scarecrow, made by the crowman and able to convince other people he is human. The first of two specials the scarecrow of scatterbrook will air on bbc one on boxing day at 6. Worzel gummidge originally aired on itv from 1979 to 1981, and starred jon pertwee in the title role. Worzel gummidge down under is a television series adapted from the books written by barbara euphan todd and the childrens television programme produced and broadcast in the united kingdom named worzel gummidge, starring jon pertwee. Well back from the tv past worzel gummidge rose to the dizzy heights of stardom once more.
Apr 09, 2018 childrens tv favourite worzel gummidge could be back on our screens as early as next year. Shot on location in new zealand it ran for two series totalling a further 22 episodes. The first photo from netflixs new version of sabrina the teenage witch was released last week. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Worzel gummidge and other classic kids tv makeovers bbc news. The crowman, who made worzel and some of his other scarecrow friends, was played by geoffrey bayldon who read worzel gummidge again in november 1974 on bbc 1s jackanory, better known for his starring role as the title character of catweazle. Worzel is a scarecrow stood in ten acre field of scatterbrook farm, who could come to life and often caused mischief when two children called john and susan came to. Pirates of the caribbean and the office star mackenzie crook is working on a script for the bbc with. No news on when the worzel gummidge films will premiere yet although this has christmas written all over it. In recent years, he created and starred in the bbc sitcom detectorists worzel gummidge originally aired on itv from 1979 to 1981, and starred jon pertwee in the title role. The best documentary ever worzel gummidge down under. Doctor whos 3rd dr, jon pertwee, talks about doctor who and.
With jon pertwee, bruce phillips, jonathan marks, olivia ihimaerasmiler. Worzel and aunt sally continue their comic adventures in new. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Here, the rascally but dim scarecrow of scatterbrook farm was brilliantly portrayed by the comedy actor jon pertwee, who had achieved fame on bbc radio in the navy lark and then, in a bold move, accepted the role of doctor who 197074. Dec 26, 2019 the show, starring pertwee as gummidge, una stubbs as aunt sally and lorraine chase as dolly clothespeg, would enjoy a brief revival in 1987 for the new zealand based worzel gummidge down under.
Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Worzel gummidge the complete collection series 14, down under series 12 and christmas special region 2 uk in 2018, the original film negatives for worzel gummidge were located and catalogued by researchers richard latto and stuart manning, having been thought lost for many years. Worzel gummidge down under c4 sitcom british comedy guide. By 1987 the show was still in limbo until television new zealand, in association with channel 4 commissioned worzel gummidge down under in 1987. Adapting barbara euphan todds books into these two films has been a joy and ive completely fallen for her. Worzel gummidge down under season 2 full episodes watch. Worzel gummidge first appeared in todds books in 1936, about a scarecrow who. First look at mackenzie crook as scarecrow worzel gummidge.
Worzel is strictly forbidden from talking to humans, but after mistaking john and. Channel 4 reprised the show in 1987 as worzel gummidge down under. Dec 26, 2019 the show, starring pertwee as gummidge, una stubbs as aunt sally and lorraine chase as dolly clothespeg, enjoyed a brief revival in 1987 for the new zealand based worzel gummidge down under. Worzel gummidge down under all of series 1 dvd 2002. Worzel gummidge down under is a television series adapted from the books written by barbara euphan todd and the childrens television programme. Worzel gummidge is a mischievous scarecrow that comes to life and is always trying to get the attention of the love of his life, aunt sally, a lifesize wooden doll.
Bill maynard also appeared as a scarecrow called sergeant beetroot. Mackenzie crooks worzel gummidge begins filming news. Worzel gummidge down under, adapted from the books written by barbara euphan todd and the childrens television programme produced and broadcast in. Worzel gummidge began life as a 1936 childrens book called worzel gummidge or the scarecrow of scatterbrook by british author barabara euphan todd. Charlotte coleman, mike berry, jon pertwee, geoffrey bayldon, una stubbs, bruce phillips, jeremy austin, jonathan marks. Worzel gummidge 1980 christmas special in 3 mins jon pertwee una stubbs barbara windsor billy conn duration. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The show, starring pertwee as gummidge, una stubbs as aunt sally and lorraine chase as dolly clothespeg, would enjoy a brief revival in 1987 for the new zealand based worzel gummidge down under. Worzel gummidge down under season 1 full episodes watch.
Channel 4 later reprised the show in 1987 as worzel gummidge down under, and was set in new zealand. Worzel gummidge fans left terrified of mackenzie crooks. Worzel gummidges vicki pepperdine explains why aunt sally. Dec 04, 2019 adapting barbara euphan todds books into these two films has been a joy and ive completely fallen for her charming, irreverent scarecrow. Dec 10, 2019 mackenzie crook attends the worzel gummidge photocall ahead of the reboots boxing day release. Dec 26, 2019 the show, starring pertwee as gummidge and una stubbs as aunt sally, enjoyed a brief revival in 1987 for the new zealand based worzel gummidge down under worzel gummidge fans were left terrified as they watched bbcs christmas reboot of the 80s classic on thursday evening. Buy worzel gummidge down under all of series 1 dvd 2002 from. Aired on channel 4, the series charted gummidges adventures on the other side of the world after his beloved aunt sally is sold to a museum owner. Worzel gummidge oxford childrens modern classics by todd, barbara euphan.
Worzel gummidge down under worzel to the rescue tv episode. Bbc one reveals first look at mackenzie crook as the new. A new version of worzel gummidge is to start on bbc1 on boxing day, with mackenzie crook taking on the role of the loveable scarecrow made famous by jon pertwee in the classic itv series. Worzel is a scarecrow who meets susan and john during their confinement in the country for whooping cough. Worzel gummidge is highly regarded today as a piece of classic television, making this documentary a special journey down memory lane for anyone who. Whilst not as good as the first four british series it lacked the west country charm and being set in new zealand or zew nealand as worzel explainsthis still proved to be a great success. Bbc releases first look pic of mackenzie crook in worzel. A box set bringing together all four series of the popular childrens television programme, plus both series of worzel gummidge down under, and the christmas special. Crook is best known for playing nerdy gareth in the office, and also appeared in several pirates of the caribbean movies. Fans have been given a first glimpse of mackenzie crook in character as walking, talking scarecrow worzel gummidge in a christmas reboot of the bbc show. Worzle gummidge worzle washing day season 1episode 1 youtube. Mackenzie crook transforms into iconic talking scarecrow for bbc christmas reboot. Worzel gummidge location filming guide radio times.
That series originally ran on itv from 1979 to 1981, but was then revived by channel 4 from 1987 to 1989 for worzel gummidge down under which was set in new zealand. Worzel gummidge is a classic notquitehuman, notquiteother character, who is able to be in the world without being of the world, who throws out brilliant observations and zany commentary in completely novel and childlike ways. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet. Now fully restored from the original film negative, get to see this classic christmas special in its full glory once again. Worzel gummidge, the green man people of a certain age were reaching for a cup of tranquil tea and a slice of calming cake when a new television adaptation of barbara euphan todds worzel gummidge books was announced by the bbc. Worzel gummidge is getting a remake see the first photo of. Apr 16, 2020 the programme remained in limbo until channel 4 commissioned worzel gummidge down under in, which was shot on location in new zealand. The green man will air on friday 27th december at 7pm. Noone on scatterbrook farm is more troubled by the late harvest than walking, talking scarecrow worzel gummidge. The story continued in new zealand when aunt sally was sold to a museum owner. Worzel gummidge is a childrens television series, produced by southern. Buy worzel gummidge down under series 1 from zavvi, the home of pop culture. Worzel gummidge fans terrified by mackenzie crooks portrayal.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Lawrence of arabia film cape fear 1962 film about last night 1986 film. It tells the story of two kids who are staying at a farm in the country and meet worzel gummidge, the farms scarecrow who can come to life. Worzel gummidge down under tv series 19871989 imdb.
In the second episode, worzel and the green man sir michael palin, no less sit down at the top of a hill for a hearttoheart about what it means to be a scarecrow. Last year, the bbc confirmed that a worzel gummidge revival series was in the works and now the broadcaster has gone one better, revealing the series will return to our screens at the. From timelord to scarecrow, worzel gummidge british classic. Wurzels larking about in unseen film jump to media player unseen archive film from the. Unseen worzel gummidge animated pilot episode found bbc. Jun 06, 2019 worzel gummidge originally aired on itv from 1979 to 1981, and starred jon pertwee in the title role.
Worzel gummidge fans were left terrified as they watched bbcs christmas. Bayldon also turned down twice the chance of playing the doctor in the bbc television show doctor who, but also appeared in the programme as well as appearing in other such films shows of interest such as the mind. Worzel gummidge complete a scarecrow who comes to life. Apr 09, 2018 worzel gummidge isnt the only classic kids tv show to be getting a makeover at the moment. Worzel gummidge set for tv return with film star lined up for. Asked in movie ratings when was worzel gummidge created. Aired on channel 4, the series charted gummidge s adventures on the other side of the world after his beloved aunt sally is sold to a museum owner. Worzel gummidge 40th anniversary celebration duration. Pertwee reprised the role in worzel gummidge down under. Mackenzie crook attends the worzel gummidge photocall daily.
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