Worzel Gummidge (1979)
Worzel Gummidge is a 1979 kids series created by Barbara Euphan Todd and Willis Hall. It stars Jon Pertwee, Charlotte Coleman and Jeremy Austin.
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.
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What is Worzel Gummidge about?
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.
When was Worzel Gummidge released?
Worzel Gummidge was released on 25 February 1979.
How many episodes does Worzel Gummidge have?
Worzel Gummidge has 31 episodes across 4 seasons.
Who made Worzel Gummidge?
Worzel Gummidge was created by Barbara Euphan Todd, Willis Hall and Keith Waterhouse.
Cast
- Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge
- Charlotte Coleman as Sue Peters
- Jeremy Austin as John Peters
- Mike Berry as Mr. Peters
- Norman Bird as Mr. Braithwaite
- Geoffrey Bayldon as The Crowman
- Una Stubbs as Aunt Sally
- Megs Jenkins as Mrs. Braithwaite
- Michael Ripper as Mr. Shepherd
- Norman Mitchell as P.C. Parsons
- Sarah Thomas as Enid Simmons
- Joan Sims as Mrs. Bloomsbury-Barton