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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 5 - Very Good Worzel

Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton enquires at the local employment agency for a temporary butler and parlour maid when she invites Lady Partington to tea. Meanwhile, Worzel and Aunt Sally are looking for some money so they may save up.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 3rd February 1980
Time
5:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jon Pertwee Worzel Gummidge
Una Stubbs Aunt Sally
Jeremy Austin John
Charlotte Coleman Sue
Megs Jenkins Mrs Braithwaite
Norman Bird Mr Braithwaite
Joan Sims Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton
Guest cast
Sarah Thomas Enid Simmons
Hilary Mason Miss Fogg
Beatrix Mackey (as Beatrix Mackie) Lady Partington
John Le Mesurier Baines
Clifford Parrish The Vicar
Cherry Morris Vicar's Wife
Writing team
Keith Waterhouse Writer
Willis Hall Writer
Production team
David Pick 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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