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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 7 - Fire Drill

When Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton announces her intention to hold a bonfire and fireworks display, Mr Braithwaite offers Worzel to be placed atop the pyre.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 17th February 1980
Time
5:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jon Pertwee Worzel Gummidge
Mike Berry Mr Peters
Jeremy Austin John
Charlotte Coleman Sue
Geoffrey Bayldon Crowman
Megs Jenkins Mrs Braithwaite
Norman Bird Mr Braithwaite
Norman Mitchell PC Parsons
Michael Ripper Mr Shepherd
Joan Sims Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton
Guest cast
Sarah Thomas Enid Simmons
Frank Marlborough Daft Head
Writing team
Keith Waterhouse Writer
Willis Hall Writer
Production team
James Hill Director
James Hill Producer
Lewis Rudd Executive Producer
David Pick Associate Producer
Christopher Wentzell Editor
Hazel Peiser Production Designer
Neil Cameron Composer
George Evans Composer

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