Worzel Gummidge. Image shows from L to R: Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee), Aunt Sally (Una Stubbs). Copyright: Southern Television
Worzel Gummidge: The Story Behind The Scarecrow

Worzel Gummidge: The Story Behind The Scarecrow

  • Radio documentary
  • BBC Local Radio
  • 2017
  • 1 episode

Richard Latto hears how Jon Pertwee brought life to legendary scarecrow Worzel Gummidge, for the series filmed in the Hampshire countryside.

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Worzel Gummidge. Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee). Copyright: Southern Television
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Jon Pertwee and Una Stubbs star in a childrens' sitcom about a scarecrow who comes to life.

Worzel Gummidge Down Under. Image shows from L to R: Aunt Sally (Una Stubbs), Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee)
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Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Worzel Gummidge and Aunt Sally get up to a whole new series of escapades, now in New Zealand.

Worzel Gummidge Turns Detective. Image shows from L to R: Earthy Mangold (Mabel Constanduros), Worzel Gummidge (Frank Atkinson). Copyright: BBC
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Worzel Gummidge Turns Detective

First television outing for the mischievous scarecrow.

Worzel Gummidge. Worzel (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: Leopard Pictures
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Worzel Gummidge

Reimagining of Barbara Euphan Todd's Worzel Gummidge, starring, directed and written by Mackenzie Crook.

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