Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge, the lovable scarecrow of Scatterbrook Farm.

Worzel Gummidge

6.2 (13 votes)• 1979• 25m•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

Worzel Gummidge is a children's comedy series, produced by Southern Television for ITV, based on the books by Barbara Euphan Todd. Starting in 1979, the programme starred Jon Pertwee in the title role and ran for four series in the UK until 1981. Channel 4 reprised the show in 1987 as Worzel Gummidge Down Under, which was set in New Zealand.

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Jon Pertwee, Geoffrey Bayldon

Cast

Jon Pertwee

Worzel Gummidge

Geoffrey Bayldon

The Crowman

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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