Worzel Gummidge: The Story Behind The Scarecrow
Richard Latto hears how Jon Pertwee brought life to legendary scarecrow Worzel Gummidge, for the series filmed in the Hampshire countryside
- Genre
- Documentary
- Broadcast
- 2017
- Channel
- BBC Local Radio
- Episodes
- 1
- Features
- Richard Latto
Jon Pertwee starred as the scarecrow-come-to-life Worzel Gummidge in six hugely popular series, Worzel Gummidge and Worzel Gummidge Down Under.
Running from 1979 to 1989, the childrens' comedy was filmed largely in the Hampshire countryside with co-star Una Stubbs. In this special, BBC Radio Solent discovers how comic actor Jon Pertwee brought the eponymous scarecrow character to life.
- Production company
- Laugh track
- None
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 14th April 2017 on BBC Local Radio at 6pm
- Episode length
- 1 hour
- Last repeat
- Tuesday 26th December 2017 at 6:00pm