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Worzel Gummidge. Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee). Copyright: Southern Television
Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge (1979)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1979 - 1981
  • 31 episodes (4 series)

Jon Pertwee and Una Stubbs star in a childrens' sitcom about a scarecrow who comes to life. Also features Mike Berry, Jeremy Austin, Charlotte Coleman, Geoffrey Bayldon, Megs Jenkins and more.

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Series 2, Episode 1 - Worzel & The Saucy Nancy

Worzel decides to stow away with the old folks' outing to the seaside. After failing to gain access to tourist ship the Saucy Nancy, he catches the eye of its figurehead, who's immediately rather keen on marriage; but then they discover the whereabouts of the stolen Aunt Sally!

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 6th January 1980
Time
5:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jon Pertwee Worzel Gummidge
Una Stubbs Aunt Sally
Mike Berry Mr Peters
Jeremy Austin John
Charlotte Coleman Sue
Megs Jenkins Mrs Braithwaite
Guest cast
Myrtle Devenish 1st Pensioner
Bartlett Mullins (as Barty Mullins) 2nd Pensioner
Billy John Shepherd
Royston Tickner Old Salt
Barbara Windsor Saucy Nancy
John Sharp Fairground Man
Jeremy Pierce Young Man
Roy Evans Whelk Stall Owner
Writing team
Keith Waterhouse Writer
Willis Hall Writer
Production team
James Hill Director
James Hill Producer
Lewis Rudd Executive Producer
David Pick Associate Producer
Alan Waller Editor
Hazel Peiser Production Designer
Neil Cameron Composer
George Evans Composer

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