Worzel Gummidge (2019)
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2019 - 2021
- 6 episodes
Reimagining of Barbara Euphan Todd's Worzel Gummidge, starring, directed and written by Mackenzie Crook. Also features India Brown, Thierry Wickens, Steve Pemberton and Rosie Cavaliero.
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Press clippings
Mackenzie Crook: 'Detectorists and folkies are not so different'
The Unthanks folk-singing sisters and the writer and actor Mackenzie Crook explain why they were a natural fit for Worzel Gummidge.
The Times, 15th October 2022Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021 shortlist
The 60 TV and radio programmes shortlisted across the 10 categories in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021 have been revealed. Voting is now open to determine the winners.
British Comedy Guide, 17th January 2022Viewers claim Worzel Gummidge littered with 'crude sex jokes'
The BBC has come under fierce scrutiny after eagle-eyed Worzel Gummidge viewers claimed the kids' show was littered with sexual innuendos.
The Sun, 29th December 2021Mackenzie Crook interview
"I don't know if I am an optimist. I know there are lots of things in the world that wind me up."
Morgan Jeffery, Radio Times, 28th December 2021Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers review
Mackenzie Crook's lovely reimagining invites tired, spirit-crushed grownups to embrace nature and change their lives for the better.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 28th December 2021Mackenzie Crook interview
'Worzel Gummidge would give Extinction Rebellion the thumbs up'.
Chris Bennion, The Telegraph, 27th December 2021Mackenzie Crook interview
"The Office was a document of its time - those things couldn't be said anymore."
Alexandra Pollard, The Independent, 26th December 2021Mackenzie Crook wants to cast Office stars in Gummidge
After shooting to fame 20 years ago, the stars of The Office have all gone their separate ways - with plenty of success. But Mackenzie Crook would love to bring Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant back together on his own baby, Worzel Gummidge.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 4th November 2021Detectorists' Mackenzie Crook & Toby Jones reunite in Worzel Gummidge
Detectorists duo Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones are reuniting in the second series of Worzel Gummidge.
British Comedy Guide, 10th September 2021Worzel Gummidge episodes filming this summer
Mackenzie Crook's Worzel Gummidge is resuming filming this summer.
British Comedy Guide, 24th March 2021