Worzel gummidge was a british childrens sitcom, produced by southern television for itv, based on the worzel gummidge books by english author barbara euphan todd. Based on the childrens books, this series follows the adventures of worzel gummidge jon pertwee, the talking scarecrow. Worzel gummidge complete set of film negatives found. It was shot entirely on film and possessed an occasionally macabre visual sense. Worzel gummidge is a classic notquitehuman, notquiteother character, who is able to be in the world without being of the world, who throws out brilliant observations and zany commentary in completely novel and childlike ways. Watch worzel gummidge season 1 on yesmovies, childrens series about the adventures of worzel gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life. When the trubblemakers terrorize the village, worzel comes to terms with his purpose in life. Childrens series about the adventures of worzel gummidge mackenzie crook, a scarecrow who comes to life. Pertwee then starred in the series as the turnipheaded scarecrow from. Worzel gummidge trailer featuring michael palin youtube. May 11, 2017 worzel gummidge star geoffrey bayldon dead at 93. Worzel gummidge is a british childrens fictional character who originally appeared in a series of books by the novelist barbara euphan todd. A short film to celebrate the 40th anniversary of southern televisions worzel gummidge and 100 years of jon pertwee. Worzel gummidge the christmas special renown films.
Following the successful uk television series based on barbara euphan todds childrens classic, writers keith waterhouse, willis hall and composer denis king created a new stage musical adaptation of the story of worzel gummidge. That right there could easily be the starting point for a horror film about a demonic scarecrow or child psychosis, or both, but worzel gummidge is actually one. Mackenzie crook is lining up an entire series of worzel gummidge following its ratings success over christmas. Listen free to jon pertwee worzel gummidge sings worzels song, sulking and more. Mackenzie crook transforms into worzel gummidge for new. Bbc one comedy drama about a scarecrow that comes to life. Worzel gummidge the complete collection series 14, down under series 12 and christmas special region 2 uk in 2018, the original film negatives for worzel gummidge were located and catalogued by researchers richard latto and stuart manning, having been thought lost for many years. Once at the department store, he causes a commotion in the menswear department then is mistaken for the centerpiece of a display in the gardening section.
This boxset from fabulous films brings together the complete collection of worzel gummidge episodes from the 1970s and 80s, which starred. Childrens series about the adventures of worzel gummidge, a scarecrow who comes to life. Made me feel sorry for him, especially when she jilted him if i. For all your cult film, tv, cartoon, comic and video game needs. The trial of worzel gummidge worzel finally manages to push the crowman that one step too far. With jon pertwee, jeremy austin, charlotte coleman, geoffrey bayldon. Mackenzie crook is transformed in the first look picture from worzel gummidge picture. Worzel is strictly forbidden from talking to humans, but after mistaking john and. Worzel gummidge for sale in uk 38 used worzel gummidges. Worzel gummidge complete a scarecrow who comes to life. Worzel gummidge, the now worzel, its time you put your hollywood.
Based on the childrens books by barbara euphan todd, this series concerns the adventures of worzel gummidge, a scarecrow, and his love aunt sally, a lifesize wooden fairground doll, both of whom. Channel 4 later reprised the show in 1987 as worzel gummidge down under, and was set in new zealand. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Worzel gummidge series one is great tv entertainment from the late 1970s80s a vintage period in time when everything seemed timeless. This boxset from fabulous films brings together the complete collection of worzel gummidge episodes from the 1970s and 80s, which starred jon pertwee as the eponymous hero. Noone on scatterbrook farm is more troubled by the late harvest than walking, talking scarecrow worzel gummidge. City children susan and john are spending their summer at scatterbrook farm, where they are amazed to discover the scarecrow of ten acre field can come to life. Well back from the tv past worzel gummidge rose to the dizzy heights of stardom once more. Unseen worzel gummidge animated pilot episode found bbc. In recent years, he created and starred in the bbc sitcom detectorists worzel gummidge originally aired on itv from 1979 to 1981, and starred jon pertwee in the title role. Worzel is a bit of a rascal, but is still willing to help out his human friends from the nearby village of scatterbrook. Bloomsburybarton, the foolish scarecrow learns that it is more important to be handsome inside than out. Worzel gummidge, however, deserts his post to enjoy the delights of the season, jeopardizing his chances for attending the scarecrow ball.
Whilst not as good as the first four british series it lacked the west country charm and being set in new zealand or zew nealand as worzel explainsthis still proved to be a great success. Michael palins super 8mm film monty pythons flying circus 1971. Watch all 7 worzel gummidge episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. Worzel gummidge is a scarecrow that can come to life on scatterbrook farm. Feb 06, 2012 someone actually wants to make a hollywood film of 80s kids series worzel gummidge. His name is worzel gummidge, and he, susan, and john embark on a summer of wonderful adventures together. Back to worzel wasnt aunt sally so cruel to him at times. The new version will comprise two hourlong films called the scarecrow of scatterbrook and the green man. It was the first story book published by puffin books the books were adapted for radio and television a number of times, with former doctor who actor jon pertwee taking the lead role from 1979 to 1981 in the. Stage door records worzel gummidge original london cast.
Worzel gummidge jon pertwee is a walking, talking scarecrow that lives on scatterbrook farm, where he stands in ten. Bbc mackenzie crook effortlessly transforms into the classic character worzel gummidge. Reviews, interviews and features from the international film magazine. But when he turns up at the cottage to warm himself by the fire, they realize this is a very special scrarecrow indeed. Worzel gummidge 1980 televisieseries en programmas. Its christmas eve, a most important day for scarecrows as they must stand in position to guide santa claus back to the north pole. The star won legions of young fans for his role as the crowman in worzel gummidge, a role he played until 1981. Mackenzie crook lines up entire series of worzel gummidge. His film and tv credits include hot fuzz, st trinians 2, burke and hare, black mirror and eastenders. Worzel gummidge goes woke with the office star mackenzie. Fabulous acting from jon pertwee who played worzel gummidge the scarecrow that comes to life.
Bloomsburybartons home, he decides to pay her a call. Beginning in 1979, the programme starred jon pertwee in the title role and ran for four series in the uk until 1981. The green man will air on friday 27th december at 7pm. Worzel realises he will only save the day by going against some of his. India brown and thierry wickens play susan and john.
Worzel gummidge series 1 episode 1 rotten tomatoes. Worzel gummidge season 1 full free movies online hd. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Worzel gummidge down under tv series 19871989 imdb. Worzel has his own language called worzeleeze, and there are just some human things he doesnt quite understand.
Now worzel, its time you put your hollywood head on. Jessica martin is a leading musical theatre actor, voice artist and graphic novelist. Pickles bramble worzel s misbehaved nephew from london who speaks in rhyming slang. Aunt sally was a fairground doll who worzel fell in love with.
Buy worzel gummidge 1 4 dvd box set online from the works. Streaming gratuit voir film en vf hd, stream complet. Forty years ago worzel gummidge was brought to life by doctor who star jon pertwee. Their world is sent spinning into confusion when they realise he comes to life. Worzel gummidge star geoffrey bayldon dead at 93 celebrity. Worzel hitches a ride to town to shop for a new sweater to attract the attention of aunt sally. Brittannie op dvd verschenen, zowel per seizoen als in een complete box. Worzel gummidge 1 4 dvd box set comedy dvds at the works. The complete collection is a nine disc dvd set that includes the complete adventures of barbara euphan todd s scarecrow creation. What children need right now is less gadgetry and more.
Here, the rascally but dim scarecrow of scatterbrook farm was brilliantly portrayed by the comedy actor jon pertwee, who had achieved fame on bbc radio in the navy lark and then, in a bold move, accepted the role of doctor who 197074. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Or introducing the next generation to the magic of this tv series that was a one off classic of its time. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Ending after four successful series, worzel returned six years later in a new zealand coproduction, worzel gummidge down under channel 4, 198789 but failed to catch the imagination as before, airing in a sunday morning slot inaccessible to family audiences. Worzel gummidge is a charer in british childrens fiction who originally appeared in aof books by the novelist barbara euphan todd. Apart from the fact that hes made of hay, he cant sit down, and has more than one head he keeps the others tucked up warm in a barrel he is pretty much human. Worzel gummidge season 01 episode 01 streaming 1mbed. Certificate universal suitable for all ages reliving your past childhood memories.
Mackenzie crook plays a slightly terrifying liveaction version of barbara euphan todds scarecrow in this. Veteran british tv and film actor geoffrey bayldon, who was most famous for playing childrens tv character catweazle, has died aged 93. The worzel gummidge ultimate collection 9 dvd set, pal, region 0. First worzel gummidge trailer released by bbc radio times. Fr voir stream complet detective pikachu streaming vf. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The location for the series reminds me of memories from orford, suffolk where i used to stay when i was a child. Jon pertwee, bruce phillips, jonathan marks, olivia ihimaerasmiler, una stubbs, wi kuki kaa, ross jolly, william kircher. The worzel gummidge ultimate collection for sale at gift of sound. By hook or by crook, worzel gummidge is a tv wonder. The second film, the green man, introduces sir michael palin, no less, who brings his trademark, crinklyeyed charm to the eponymous role of worzel s creator.
Watch worzel gummidge season 1 full free online hd cmovies. First published in 1936, this book continued to sell well for the next fifty years. The popular itv show was filmed in hampshire by southern television and ran for four series from february 1979. Two young strangers arrive in the village of scatterbrook and its not long before susan and john encounter worzel gummidge, the scarecrow of ten acre field. Her television credits include voice work for spitting image and the role of mags in the doctor who story the greatest show in the galaxy. The former will see two young strangers arrive at the village of scatterbrook, where they discover worzel, while the latter film will see the titular green man who created scarecrows arrive, unhappy to discover that worzel is consorting with humans. With jon pertwee, jeremy austin, charlotte coleman, mike berry. Bbc one aired two episodes of mackenzie crooks reboot of worzel gummidge over christmas but will there be more episodes or a full series. Crook is best known for playing nerdy gareth in the office, and also appeared in several pirates of the caribbean movies. Worzel gummidge was a scarecrow that could come to life. The naughty, petulant, greedy, yet always lovable scarecrow was reimagined for the stage with all the familiar. Worzel gummidge is a talking scarecrow who always seems to get into trouble for something but always finds away out of it this show is funny fresh and nice i mean what ever happen to old comedies like this show even thoe its not the greatest show ever made its still great fun for kids and the family its seems to be a very underrated show i.
A collection of the openingclosing titles from each of the four uk series of worzel gummidge, plus the christmas special, plus the two series filmed in new zealand worzel down under. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. But the mistress is away, and sally pretends to be the lady of the house and invites worzel in for tea. Delighted to hear the announcement of a complete set of film negatives for the classic worzel gummidge series have been found, 39 years after the shows first broadcast with the original negatives thought lost for decades, the find includes pristine 16mm negatives for all 30 halfhour episodes made, plus the doublelength christmas special, with the majority of the episodes surviving as. Worzel gummidge worzel pays a visit tv episode 1979 imdb. So rather than take up the offer of a fourth pirates of the caribbean film he instead wrote a gentle comedy about two men obsessed with metaldetecting in rural idylls. Walking up to ten acre field from worzel gummidge duration. He befriended john and susan who came to stay during the school holidays on the braithwaites farm. Worzel gummidge in streaming ed anche in download su cb01, racconta. A lonely worzel begs his creator the crowman to make him a handsome head so he can get a wife. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Now fully restored from the original film negative, get to see this classic christmas special in its full glory once again.
This project is a noncommercial, notforprofit fan video and does not. Ahh, i used to adore this show jon pertwee and una stubbs star as worzel gummidge and aunt sally a bumbling scarecrow with a west country accent and a fondness for a cup of tea and a slice of cake is not, at first glance, the most likely hero for a hollywood film. Naxos audiobooks worzel gummidge unabridged jessica martin. Worzel gummidge a fair old pullover tv episode 1980 imdb.
Worzel is a scarecrow who meets susan and john during their confinement in the country for whooping cough. Watch worzel gummidge season 1 full free movies online hd. Worzel gummidge is a walking, talking scarecrow character in british childrens fiction, who originally appeared in a series of books by the english novelist barbara euphan todd. Maar pas na haar dood in 1976 werd worzel gummidge echt. A walking, talking scarecrow, gummidge has a set of interchangeable turnip, mangel worzel and swede heads, each of which suit a particular occasion or endow him with a specific skill.
Russell brand in line to play worzel gummidge in big. Worzel gummidge is a charer in british childrens fiction who originally appeared in aof books by the novelist. Two orphans arrive at a farm who meet worzel and join him in the adventures. I made this video for my brother because it was our favorite show when we were kids and on every show we use to play a guessing game on witch way worzel would. Worzel gummidge cast, characters and what else theyve. Makes worzel do his jobs, yells at him and threatens to throw him on the compost heap and hes seen as a kid. He befriended john and susan, two children who often had to cover up after him. With aunt sally for the prosecution and neither horace rumpole nor perry mason appearing for the defence, will this be the end for worzel. Mackenzie crooks update of classic family sitcom worzel gummidge looks set to be one of the highlights of the festive tv calendar and fans have been given a. When worzel is told that the runaway aunt sally is working as a housemaid at mrs. Worzel gummidge tv series 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Worzel s washing day when the peters family moves into the caravan on scatterbrook farm, young john and sue make the acquaintance of worzel gummidge, a scarecrow come to life and full of mischief. A walking, talking scarecrow, gummidge has a set of interchangeable turnip, mangel worzel.
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