Mackenzie Crook
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director and executive producer
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Worzel Gummidge review
What happened to the creepy scarecrow from the 70s we knew and hated? He's been give the Mackenzie Crook treatment - and the result is a joyful, joke-filled eco-romp for our times.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 26th December 2019Worzel Gummidge is a tender comic triumph
In his remake of the beloved series, Crook proves both that he is John Pertwee's natural successor and he understands children completely.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 26th December 2019Worzel Gummidge, episode 1, review
A welcome return for the scarecrow with a real heart.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 26th December 2019TV review: Worzel Gummidge series 1 episode 1
It might not be packed with laughs or be the funniest thing you'll ever see but then it's not meant to be, it's just an extremely delightful piece of family comedy drama, and one of the best the BBC has made in ages.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 26th December 2019Tales From The Lodge review
Despite the cast's commitment as they spark engagingly off each other, the contrived narrative doesn't really slot together.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 1st November 2019The word on Worzel
Iconic literary scarecrow Worzel Gummidge is returning to television in a pair of hour-long episodes written and directed by and starring Mackenzie Crook. The Office and Detectorists star tells DQ about becoming Worzel and adapting Barbara Euphan Todd's novels.
Drama Quarterly, 10th October 2019Star cast revealed for new Worzel Gummidge
Michael Palin, Zoë Wanamaker, Vicki Pepperdine, Steve Pemberton and Rosie Cavaliero are amongst the stars joining Mackenzie Crook in the new version of Worzel Gummidge.
British Comedy Guide, 19th September 2019Mackenzie Crook's Worzel Gummidge begins filming
Filming is now under way on two new Worzel Gummidge adventures, from writer, actor and director Mackenzie Crook.
British Comedy Guide, 6th June 2019Mackenzie Crook and Sarah Kendall win Writers' Guild Awards
Detectorists creator Mackenzie Crook and Radio 4 star Sarah Kendall are amongst the winners at the Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 14th January 2019Writers' Guild Awards 2019 shortlist
The writers of Derry Girls, Inside No. 9 and Detectorists are amongst the nominees for The Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 4th December 2018