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

Worzel Gummidge Turns Detective

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1953
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

First television outing for the mischievous scarecrow. Stars Frank Atkinson, Mabel Constanduros, Totti Truman Taylor, Carole Olver, David Coote and more.

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

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

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

Worzel Gummidge: The Story Behind The Scarecrow

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

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

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