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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.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Worzel's Washing DayFebruary 25, 1979—As John, Sue and Mr. Peters are all driving to their new home, a Romany Caravan at Scatterbrook Farm, John sees a Scarecrow (Worzel) in a fi - S01E02
A Home Fit for ScarecrowsMarch 4, 1979—During a torrential downpour Worzel leaves his post and heads for the cosy warmth of John and Sue’s Romany Caravan at Scatterbrook. Unfortun - S01E03
Aunt SallyMarch 11, 1979—There is a village fete on and one attraction that Worzel can’t miss - an Aunt Sally. However, before he can go he must solve a problem: who - S01E04
The CrowmanMarch 18, 1979—Worzel wants a wife and so he asks The Crowman to make him a ‘handsome head’, spotting an opportunity for Worzel to learn a lesson the Crowm - S01E05
A Little LearningMarch 25, 1979—After losing his arm yet again Worzel is sick of people like John Peters calling him stupid, so he sets about the arduous task of locating h - S01E06
Worzel Pays a VisitApril 1, 1979—As usual Worzel is up and about the village bright and early, and on his rounds stops to steal a pint of milk for his robin redbreast. Later - S01E07
The Scarecrow HopApril 8, 1979—Mrs. Bloomsbury - Barton sacks Aunt Sally, and as she is homeless she turns up at Worzel’s barn. As soon as she arrives she starts telling h
Season02
- S02E01
Worzel & the Saucy NancyJanuary 6, 1980—Worzel stows away on the village coach outing to the seaside, where he meets the Saucy Nancy. She tells him that she saw Aunt Sally floating - S02E02
Worzel's NephewJanuary 13, 1980—Worzel receives an unexpected visit from his cockney nephew, Pickles Bramble. The youngster gets a job on the Braithwaite's farm and blackma - S02E03
A Fishy TaleJanuary 20, 1980—While trying his hand at "wangling" in Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton's fishpond, Worzel is mistaken for an odd job man ... - S02E04
The Trial of Worzel GummidgeJanuary 27, 1980—Worzel is worried when a salesman tries to convince Mr. Braithwaite to replace him with an electric rook scarer... - S02E05
Very Good, WorzelFebruary 3, 1980—Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton tries to impress the guests at her dinner party by hiring a butler and parlour maid for the event. Unfortunately for h - S02E06
Worzel in the LimelightFebruary 10, 1980—Worzel and Aunt Sally enter the talent contest at the village hall. Their plan to perform as a double act soon turns sour... - S02E07
Fire DrillFebruary 17, 1980—When Mrs. Bloomsbury-Barton holds a bonfire party, her choice of Guy to burn on it causes Worzel some alarm... - S02E08
The Scarecrow WeddingFebruary 24, 1980—Worzel rescues Aunt Sally from inside a dishwasher at a junkshop and in return she promises to marry him...
Season03
- S03E01
Moving OnNovember 1, 1980—The Braithwaites and the Peters have been on holiday in Tenerife and return home to a very unpleasant and unwelcome surprise. While they’ve - S03E02
Dolly Clothes-PegNovember 8, 1980—Worzel and Aunt Sally are both employed at the fair but Worzel, as usual, has a problem. She is walking out with ‘The Great Orlando’, the st - S03E03
A Fair Old PulloverNovember 15, 1980—Worzel is skulking around the farmyard with a purpose in mind. Firstly he steals Mr. Braithwaite’s flat cap, then Mrs Braithwaite’s scarf an - S03E04
Worzel the BraveNovember 22, 1980—Mrs Bloomsbury - Barton has sold her hall to a Colonel Bloodstock who is bringing all his belongings into the village via rail. On the same - S03E05
Worzel's WagerNovember 29, 1980—29 November 1980
Worzel has a dead cert racing tip courtesy of his Robin, is desperate for five pounds and decides to place a bet. Unfortun - S03E06
The Return of DaftheadDecember 6, 1980—Sue and John go up to Ten - Acre field to give Worzel a present - a bowl of Black Forest Gateaux mix. When they arrive they find a different - S03E07
Captain WorzelDecember 13, 1980—Mr Shepherd is taking Aunt Sally on a canal boat holiday through West Chester in order to see a museum owner, Mr. Pursglove, who he believes - S03E08
Choir PracticeDecember 20, 1980—It’s harvest festival time and Worzel is on loan to the vicar in order to keep the starlings out of the Church rafters. He isn’t the only ne - S03E09
A Cup 'O Tea and a Slice 'O CakeDecember 27, 1980—Double-length musical holiday special: it's Christmas Eve, a most important day for scarecrows as they must stand in position to guide Santa
Season04
- S04E01
Muvver's DayJune 12, 1981—After being driven out of the village baby contest Worzel decides he wants his mum. The only person who can help him is the Crowman who dedu - S04E02
The Return of Dolly Clothes-PegJune 19, 1981—A letter is delivered to Scatterbrook but no one, save for John and Sue, recognise the name of the person it is addressed to - Worzel Gummid - S04E03
The Jumbly SaleJune 26, 1981—It’s the day of the village jumble sale and Worzel has decided that he’s going along to get himself a new outfit so that he can impress Aunt - S04E04
Worzel in RevoltJuly 3, 1981—The Crowman has dispatched pigeons to round up Aunt Sally and Worzel. When they arrive at his abode they discover why. He has heard about a - S04E05
Will the Real Aunt Sally...?July 10, 1981—Worzel cannot believe his ears when Aunt Sally accepts his proposal of marriage, but almost in the same breath he is rejected. He enlists th - S04E06
The Golden HindJuly 17, 1981—The Golden Hind, a new fish and chips shop has opened in the village. As usual Worzel is wandering about the village and is attracted by the - S04E07
Worzel's BirthdayJuly 31, 1981—Ten Acre field is covered in flowers of all colours and sizes for Worzel’s 'bestest birthday'. This comes as no surprise to John and Sue who
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