Worzel Gummidge

TV Series
2019–
59m

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

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Mackenzie Crook, Thierry Wickens, and India Brown in Worzel Gummidge (2019)

Susan and John visit a scrapyard, where they meet Worzel's old friend Saucy Nancy. She is a carved ship's figurehead, and she wants their help to get back to the sea.

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Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge (Mackenzie Crook), a scarecrow who comes to life. Two orphans arrive at a farm who meet Worzel and join him in the adventures.Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge (Mackenzie Crook), a scarecrow who comes to life. Two orphans arrive at a farm who meet Worzel and join him in the adventures.Children's series about the adventures of Worzel Gummidge (Mackenzie Crook), a scarecrow who comes to life. Two orphans arrive at a farm who meet Worzel and join him in the adventures.

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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

YOUR RATING

Stars

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Awards
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Episodes7

Browse episodes

TopTop-rated2 seasons3 years

• 2019–2021

India Brown

Susan

• 2019–2021

Steve Pemberton

Mr. Braithwaite

• 2019–2021

Rosie Cavaliero

Mrs. Braithwaite

• 2019–2021

Mackenzie Crook

Worzel Gummidge

• 2019–2021

Francesca Mills

Earthy Mangold

• 2019–2021

Vicki Pepperdine

Aunt Sally

• 2019–2021

Tim Plester

Clarty…

• 2019–2021

Kiran Shah

Chopper…

• 2019–2021

Colin Michael Carmichael

Soggy Bogart

• 2019–2021

Mariam Haque

Barbara Bower

• 2021

Nneka Okoye

Calliope Jane

• 2021

Malik Ibheis

Trike

• 2019–2021

Tom Meeten

HMS Odney

• 2019–2021

Gus Brown

Oswald Pollypop

• 2019–2021

Chris Barlow

Rag Bag

• 2019

Bill Bailey

Mr. Peregrine

• 2021

Marilyn Cutts

Mrs. Perkins

• 2021

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9stuartharris-95144

Christmas telly as it should be.

Mackenzie crook has taken a series I watched as a kid and brought it bang up to date without making it a platform to preach what bad people we are. There are messages there that are relevant but he does it with subtlety so you hear it and listen. All that aside it is beautiful to look at, funny and a good way to spend two hours of your life. This is what Christmas tv should be - original programmes that are good.

10flamingofair

Beautifully updated, with stunning cinematography hy

Just watched the first episode, a gentle, funny and engaging adaptation. Mackenzie Crook has captured the essence of Worzel perfectly, a kindly but scatty scarecrow, looking after the balance of nature. The CGI effects are cleverly done, really bringing alive the illusion of the scarecrow. The only problem - it's really made me wish for summer in the English countryside again!

8jonathan_pickett

MacKenzie Magic

Forget the original version and wallow in the excellent casting, leisurely pace and beautiful countryside. There are hints of The Detectorist's subtle humour and use of camerawork to bring the best out of the rural locations but by and large it is just gentle storytelling to please young and older viewers alike. A pleasant antidote to other TV programmes and a treasure unearthed this Christmas.

10mrmac-42561

Scarecrow Magic

I have just watched the first episode of this two part series and found it wonderfully imaginative even for a near 70 year-old like me. Mackenzie Crook played Worzel to perfection with his words of wisdom and the robin chicks in his pocket was a nice touch. The two children, having experienced a little bit of magic in their lives, reacted with a sense of wonder that I would have felt at that age. I hope that a longer series is planned for 2020/21. I will be watching!

8Sleepin_Dragon

It was delightful.

I used to love the classic series with Jon Pertwee, so I had my reservations about a reboot, in reality I totally enjoyed it, as did the whole family. It was fun, entertaining and just lovely. Mackenzie Crook was excellent as Worzel Gummidge, I thought he looked incredible, and gave a very good, sincere performance. I wonder what the future holds for this show, it was pure escapism. Steve Pemberton gave a fine performance, the youngsters were very good also.

Instantly made me feel nostalgic, and dig the original series out.

A charming series. 8/10

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In interviews to promote the series, Mackenzie Crook said he had never watched the original ITV series starring Jon Pertwee as a child because his family only watched programmes that were on the BBC back then. He therefore had no worries about being compared with such a legendary performer as Pertwee and felt a new version should be judged as something quite separate from the original.