The worzel gummidge books differ from the television adaption, one difference being that in the books worzel is married to earthy mangold. As a little girl, i listened to childrens hour daily. Certificate universal suitable for all ages reliving your past childhood memories. Worzel gummidge star geoffrey bayldon dead at 93 the actor was the star of many british tv series, including childrens show catweazle and the bbcs watch, in which he played magic grandad in 1995. Worzel gummidge was created by barbara euphan todd and first appeared in print in 1936. The complete series 2 dvd 2002 jon pertwee, hill dir cert worzel gummidge. 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. The naughty, petulant, greedy, yet always lovable scarecrow was reimagined for the stage with all the familiar characters. Listen free to jon pertwee worzel gummidge sings worzels song, sulking and more. Crook features in the titular role in worzel gummidge, while also writing and directing the series.
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. Joined dec 14, 2006 messages 1,3 reaction score 117. Starring jon pertwee as worzel gummidge and una stubbs as aunt sally this family favourite dvd set includes. This series was lovingly made at the time on 16mm film stock, which means yes it looks. Worzel gummidge 1 4 dvd box set comedy dvds at the works. Stage door records worzel gummidge original london cast.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The worzel gummidge ultimate collection 9 dvd set, pal, region 0. Worzel gummidge star geoffrey bayldon dead at 93 mirror. The actor also appeared in worzel gummidge, porridge and casino royale. In very good worzel, worzel and aunt sally una stubbs are mistaken for a butler and maid at mrs bloomsburybartons grand luncheon. It includes worzel gummidge seasons 14, a cup o tea an a slice o cake and worzel gummidge down under. Impressed by the young womans talent, mclean offered her more work scripting episodes for his popular childrens fantasy series worzel gummidge down under tvnz, 198689. Worzel gummidge christmas special dvd 2002 dvd 1avg the cheap fast free 4. On a countdown of the greatest british childrens programmes, this series was number 50 in the 50. There was a love interest involved as well that darn coldhearted aunt sally, but at the end of the day, it was always about the kids. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The complete series 2 dvd 2002 jon pertwee, hill dir cert. The rest of the story was only kept as 16mm black and white film.
Some may also recognise geoffrey for his role as magic grandad in bbc show watch. He is the son of jon pertwee, who was mainly a comedy actor and was known for his starring roles in doctor who 1963, worzel gummidge 1979, the radio comedy series the navy lark and appearances in. 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. What happened to the creepy scarecrow from the 70s we knew and hated. Disney sets lord of the rings cowriter philippa boyens to. First published in 1936, this book continued to sell well for the next fifty years. Or introducing the next generation to the magic of this tv series that was a one off classic of its time. Mackenzie crook to bring worzel gummidge back to tv screens. Catweazle and worzel gummidge star geoffrey bayldon dead at 93. Ive always found scarecrows in general to be very sinister looking, though.
During a downpour worzel leaves his post and heads for the warmth of the barn where he keeps his heads. Someone actually wants to make a hollywood film of 80s kids series worzel gummidge. Pertwee continued to make appearances in film, on stage and on radio, including regular roles as the host of the game show whodunnit. An episode of the wellington police drama shark in the park tvnz, 19891991 further added to walshs budding screenwriting resume. He is best known as the director, writer, and producer of the lord of the rings trilogy 200103 and the hobbit trilogy 201214, both of which are adapted from the novels of the same name by j. Family favourite worzel gummidge was originally filmed in.
Worzel gummidge complete set of film negatives found. Now fully restored from the original film negative, get to see this classic christmas. The complete collection on 25th november, weve been given 2 copies to give away on dvd. Sean pertwee was born into a famous british theatrical family. 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 southern television series worzel gummidge, originally produced in the uk this series was ranked among the top 50 greatest british childrens programmes and later in new zealand 19871989. Worzel gummidge 4 dvd box set dvd box sets at the works. Worzel gummidge jon pertwee is a walking, talking scarecrow that lives on scatterbrook farm, where he stands in ten acre field. The packages are shipped from bournemouth via usps or fedex with the cheapest available rate. Hes been give the mackenzie crook treatment and the result is a. Worzel gummidge character worzel gummidge appears in 58 issues. His name is worzel gummidge, and he, susan, and john embark on a summer of wonderful adventures together. New listing worzel gummidge original script scatterbrook days 40th anniversary tribute film. On a countdown of the greatest british childrens programmes, this series was number 50 in the 50 greatest kids tv.
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. Catweazle star geoffrey bayldon has died at the age of 93. Extended edition featuring a top 10 imposters segment. The worzel gummidge ultimate collection for sale at gift. May 04, 2009 does anyone remember this series starring john pertwee,, it must have frightened some kids half to death when he used to change his headi used to always put it on when i was babysitting my brotherso hed go to bed earlyeasy money i found this funny clip where worzel puts on his. Watch worzel gummidge season 1, episode 2 a home fit for scarecrows. During a downpour worzel leaves his post and heads for the warmth of the. A second generation colour copy does exist as an off air recording from wned channel 17 in buffalo, new york and this was used to restore episodes five and six to colour for the 2002 video release. He is believed to have passed away yesterday, but no more details. Gummidge, worzel a talking scarecrow with straw hair who is the central character of a series of childrens books by barbara euphan todd d. The trial of worzel gummidge sees worzel placed on trial by the crowman and a jury of scarecrows when he accidentally hits passersby and a greenhouse while throwing potatoes at the rooks.
There were other series, notably toytown, thunders of the deep. Argonon was named the fourth biggest uk ownerconsolidator in the broadcast indie survey 2015 and 12th global consolidator in broadcast indie 2017 the group produces and distributes. Feb 06, 2012 someone actually wants to make a hollywood film of 80s kids series worzel gummidge. But when he turns up at the cottage to warm himself by the fire, they realize this is a very special scrarecrow indeed. Eddie joins the circusmini troublestuck in the mud. Revisit jon pertwee in his favourite role as worzel gummidge in this 9 disc complete collection of the classic tv series. The miniseries is an adaptation of barbara euphan todds series of books in which the character worzel gummidge, a magical scarecrow, appears. Aunt sally takes advantage of his feelings for her and persuades him to exchange places with her so she can escape being sold to an antiques dealer.
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. The oxford dictionary of phrase and fable dictionary. Leopard usa is a creator of reality, lifestyle, and entertainment programming. This collection features 12 classic worzel gummidge episodes on four dvds. The star won legions of young fans for his role as the crowman in worzel gummidge, a role he played until 1981. Worzel has a collection of different heads for his different moods and he lives with his aunt sally, a giant doll, also able to. Beginning in 1979, the programme starred jon pertwee in the title role and ran for four series in the uk until 1981. Childrens series about the adventures of worzel gummidge jon pertwee, a scarecrow who comes to life. It was shot entirely on film and possessed an occasionally macabre visual sense. 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. Sir peter robert jackson onz knzm born 31 october 1961 is a new zealand film director, screenwriter, and film producer. Moving on, dolly clothes peg, a fair old pullover, worzel the brave, worzels wager, the return of dafthead, captain worzel, choir practice, muvvers day, the golden hind, will. Worzel gummidge cast, characters and what else theyve been in. May 11, 2017 worzel gummidge star geoffrey bayldon dead at 93 the actor was the star of many british tv series, including childrens show catweazle and the bbcs watch, in which he played magic grandad in 1995.
Worzel takes the afternoon off to go to the village fete to see his intended, aunt sally, even though the ladylike wooden figure considers associating with a scarecrow to be beneath her station. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the imdb app on your smartphone or tablet. Worzel gummidge was a british childrens sitcom, produced by southern television for itv. Worzel gummidge for sale in uk 44 used worzel gummidges. May 11, 2017 catweazle star geoffrey bayldon has died at the age of 93. Disney has set philippa boyens to script an adaptation of the merlin saga, based on the series of books written by t. Ois got me singin ead on instead, but aunt sally might know, oer dolly clothespeg.
When susan and john see the scarecrow in the middle of the field, he doesnt look very remarkable. Buy worzel gummidge all of series one dvd 2002 from amazons dvd. Set to broadcast in two one hour films, this family treat is inspired by the classic. It includes worzel gummidge seasons 14, a cup o tea an a slice o cake and worzel. Weekly comic based on the childrens television show worzel gummidge, replacing the recently cancelled worzel gummidge monthly magazine. 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. Jon pertwee, famous from radios navy lark, and tvs doctor who made this series his own, literally. His name is worzel gummidge, and he, susan, and john. Vicki played princess anne in channel 4 comedy the windsors, while recent film roles include goodbye. Beloved british actor geoffrey bayldon, known for his roles on childrens television, has died at the age of 93. Daniel radcliffe and more read harry potter chapters brave new world.
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. Stage door records worzel gummidge original london. The complete in very good condition, nowear and tear. Cate blanchett in talks to play lilith in the borderlands film.
Argonon is an independent media group founded in 2011 by ceo james burstall, the ceo of leopard films. 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. Oxford university press are proud to be publishing one of the bestknown books of the past century. Worzel gummidge all of series one dvd 2002 dvd m0vg the cheap.
Worzel gummidge was a series, presented by the bbc on childrens hour at 5 oclock every day. Worzel gummidge terrified the living daylights out of me when i was little and i refused to watch it. A living scarecrow whose lack of understanding of humanity frequently got him into trouble. In the first book, aunt sally his femme fatale in the tv series is only mentioned in one chapter and the character is an antagonistic bully to worzel. It includes worzel gummidge seasons 14, a cup o tea an a slice o cake and worzel gummidge down under seasons 12. He was made by the crowman and he is able to convince other people that he is human. Based on the childrens books by barbara euphan todd, this series concerns the adventures of worzel gummidge, a scarecrow, and his love aunt sally. When noone wanted to do it, he continued plugging away until he persuaded someone at southern television to produce it. A cup o tea and a glass o milk 1980 roles when jeremy austin was older than 15. Disney sets lord of the rings cowriter philippa boyens. Shop by category electronics, cars, fashion, collectibles. With offices in london, manchester, bristol, glasgow, new york and vancouver. The leedsborn star played the title role in childrens series catweazle from.
Im a vegetarian runner, marathoner and ultramarathoner based in scotland. 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. Now worzel, its time you put your hollywood head on. Most significantly, however, planet of the spiders brought jon pertwees successful fiveyear stint as the doctor to its culmination. At the time it was not possible to restore the remainder of the story. Worzel supported by aunt sally and the crowman soon became a firm favourite with british television audiences and his adventures have now entertained and.
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