''Worzel Gummidge Down Under'' is a New Zealand-British television series adapted from the books written by

Barbara Euphan Todd Barbara Euphan Todd (9 January 1890 – 2 February 1976) was an English writer widely remembered for her ten books for children about a scarecrow called Worzel Gummidge. These were adapted for radio and television. The title story was chosen as ...

and the British fantasy series

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produced and broadcast in the United Kingdom named ''

Worzel Gummidge Worzel Gummidge is a scarecrow in British children's fiction, who originally appeared in a series of books by the English novelist Barbara Euphan Todd.

'', starring Jon Pertwee. The story continued in New Zealand when Aunt Sally was sold to a museum owner.

Cast

* Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge *Bruce Phillips as The Crowman *Jonny Marks as Mickey *Olivia Ihimaera-Smiler as Manu *

Una Stubbs Una Stubbs (1 May 1937 – 12 August 2021) was an English actress, television personality and dancer who appeared on British television and in the theatre, and occasionally in films. She became known after appearing in the film '' Summer Holiday ...

as Aunt Sally *

Wi Kuki Kaa Wi Kuki Kaa (16 December 1938 – 19 February 2006) was a New Zealand actor in film, theatre and television. He was from the Māori iwi of Ngati Porou and Ngati Kahungunu. Family Kaa was born in Rangitukia on New Zealand's East Cape. His fath ...

as Travelling Scarecrow Maker *Maria James as Eloise

Episodes

Series 1

#"As the Scarecrow Flies" (4 October 1987) #"The Sleeping Beauty" (11 October 1987) #"Full Employment" (18 October 1987) #"Worzel's Handicap" (25 October 1987) #"King of the Scarecrows" (1 November 1987) #"Ten Heads Are Better Than One " (8 November 1987) #"Worzel to the Rescue" (15 November 1987) #"Slave Scarecrow" (22 November 1987) #"The Traveller Unmasked" (29 November 1987) #"A Friend in Need" (6 December 1987)

Series 2

#"Stage Struck" (29 January 1989) #"A Red Sky in T'Morning" (5 February 1989) #"Them Thar Hills" (12 February 1989) #"The Beauty Contest" (19 February 1989) #"Balbous Cauliflower" (26 February 1989) #"Weevily Swede" (5 March 1989) #"Elementary My Dear Worty" (12 March 1989) #"Dreams of Avarish" (19 March 1989) #"The Runaway Train" (26 March 1989) #"Aunt Sally, R.A." (2 April 1989) #"Wattle Hearthbrush" (9 April 1989) #"The Bestest Scarecrow" (16 April 1989)

DVD release

* Worzel Gummidge UltimateSeries 1–4, Christmas Special, and Down UnderRegion 2 (UK)

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0090548, Worzel Gummidge Down Under 1987 British television series debuts 1989 British television series endings New Zealand children's television series Channel 4 comedy British children's comedy television series Television shows based on children's books 1980s New Zealand television series 1987 New Zealand television series debuts 1989 New Zealand television series endings