The braithwaites and the peters return from holiday to find scatterbrook farm a shambles, courtesy of worzel gummidge and aunt sally. Ahead of the release of the festive series, the actress explained. The books are a little different to the tv versions with worzel being married to earthy mangold in the novels, while aunt sally is his actual aunt as opposed to his love interest. 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. Hes a link between the human world and the scarecrow world. Bbcs worzel gummidge terrifies viewers with creepy. New television adventures of worzel gummidge and aunt sally. The books were adapted before for the itv childrens series, which ran from 1979 to 1981. Whos in the new worzel gummidge cast, whos played the. Pete and jo are highly active members of jalon valley help and the vall del pop u3a, where they are part of the entertainers. Worzel gummidges vicki pepperdine explains why aunt sally. Aunt sally by jean greenhowe crochet toys free, knitting.
Worzel gummidge actress vicki pepperdine has explained why aunt sally has transformed into an uncharacteristically scary doll in the shows christmas reboot. Based on the childrens books, this series follows the adventures of worzel gummidge jon pertwee, the talking scarecrow. More classic tv childhood wurzel gummidge was never one of my favourite tv shows but i remember watching it as a kid. Rather, he felt a very particular bond with the character as soon as he started reading the original 1936 book, written by barbara euphan todd. John and susan are two children who discover his amazing abilities. The childrens tv show featured doctor who star john pertwee in the titular role in the original series. Sep 25, 2019 aunt sally vicki pepperdine the formidable aunt sally is introduced in episode one, when children susan and john first arrive in scatterbrook. Fast stuff by mat oxley moto gp 500gp book motocourse valentino. The plot, about the seasons being locked, is simple enough for the youngest child to follow but the pace is cracking and the characters well drawn. They changed plenty of things for the 70s80s version too, such as the fact that aunt sally is his aunt in the books, and he married earthy mangold in them, and theres no crowman in the books either, just the green man. It was the first story book published by puffin books. Worzel is in love with a fairground doll called aunt sally and is usually trying to impress her. Oup are delighted to be reissuing this book in their modern classics series for a new generation of readers to enjoy.
The first three books were illustrated by elisabeth alldridge in a wholesome, simplistic style very. His name is worzel gummidge, and he, susan, and john embark on a summer of wonderful adventures together. Based on the draft scripts, it again includes a number of diff erences, including a diff erent opening, in which john. One episode focuses on worzel accidentally taking her leg off. Worzel gummidges vicki pepperdine l in character has explained why aunt sally has transformed into an abandoned doll in the shows festive reboot r in 2010 ahead of the release of the festive. Worzel gummidge is set to return to our tv screens, it has been revealed. Series two episode six of worzel gunnidge which was first aired 10th february 1980. When susan and john see the scarecrow in the middle of the field, he doesnt look very remarkable. For the television adaptation, worzel has a collection of interchangeable heads. Applies to both worzel unless hes wearing his thinking head and aunt sally, who are both very uneducated. Worzel gummidges vicki pepperdine l in character has explained why aunt sally has transformed into an abandoned doll in the shows festive reboot r in2010 ahead of the release of the festive. Worzel gummidge came from a series of books by the english novelist barbara euphan todd. When worzel gummidge is around and about one thing is for sure, mayhem will soon be the order of the day. Worzel gummidge, a classic british television series, is being revived for the twentyfirst century.
Rosycheeked temptress aunt sally has been replaced by an altogether darker version in the new bbc adaptation of worzel gummidge this christmas. Worzel gummidge 4 the golden hind will the real aunt sally the jumbly sale dvd 2001. Worzel gummidge complete set of film negatives found. With jon pertwee, jeremy austin, charlotte coleman, geoffrey bayldon. The trial of worzel gummidge worzel finally manages to push the crowman that one step too far. Based on barbara euphan todds classic worzel gummidge book. Peter jackson did the special effects, and 19 other facts.
This is a lovely classic childrens book that simply brings joy as the susan and john befriend worzel gummidge and adventures follow. The making of the childrens tv classic worzel gummidge. 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. Oh, and the different heads was a concept entirely invented for the series too. Worzel gummidge cast, characters and what else theyve been in. John and susan are two children who discover his amazing abilities and who are drawn into his troublesome world. Its got this heart to it, and youd be hard pushed as an adult not to engage with it. Also in the book, aunt sally is only mentioned in one chapter, but she was a fulltime character in the tv show. When was the original series of worzel gummidge as the bbc. Worzel gummidge first appeared in todds books in 1936, about a scarecrow who. Worzel gummidge is a mischievous scarecrow that comes to life and is always trying to get the attention of the love of his life, aunt sally, a lifesize wooden doll.
The green man will air on friday 27th december at 7pm. It was number 50 in the 50 greatest kids tv shows which aired on channel 5 on november 8, 20. The worzel gummidge tv show differed from barbara euphan todds books in a number of ways, the most important of these being his relationship to aunt sally. By hook or by crook, worzel gummidge is a tv wonder daily.
The books were written in the 1930s by barbara euphan todd and show her dry sense of humour. Beginning in 1979, the programme starred jon pertwee in the title role and ran for four series in the uk until 1981. Costa blanca expat couple bring entertainment to u3a group in jalon valley during coronavirus crisis. It was written by keith waterhouse and willis hall, and starred former doctor who actor jon pertwee as worzel and una stubbs as aunt sally, a lifesize fairground doll and worzels femme fatale. The show, starring pertwee as gummidge, una stubbs as aunt sally and lorraine chase as dolly clothespeg, enjoyed a brief revival in 1987 for. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. W orzel gummidge is back this christmas in two new bbc one specials, starring mackenzie crook. He draws on the youthful exuberance of john and susan, seeks the wisdom of his longestranged aunt sally. 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. Apr 09, 2018 jon pertwee played worzel gummidge and una stubbs was aunt sally credit. Worzel gummidge actress vicki pepperdine explains why aunt sally. Mackenzie has more stories in mind and show was a christmas hit. Mackenzie crook dons prosthetics to play worzel gummidge.
A great book that should be reintroduced to the children of the 2020s. Adapted from the books by barbara euphan todd tvs second adaptation, after the first in 1953, worzel gummidge 197981 is the story of a. Worzel gummidge cast, characters and what else theyve been. The irascible titular scarecrow is the main character in euphan todds puffin books series. New worzel gummidge actress tells of much darker take on aunt. Instead of his love interest, aunt sally is worzel s actual. Una stubbs played the fairground doll in the 70s, but mackenzie crooks eerie version is closer to the one in euphan todds books. But when he turns up at the cottage to warm himself by the fire, they realize this is a very special scrarecrow indeed. Series three episode one of worzel gummidge which was first aired 1st nov. In the books, aunt sally was actually worzels aunt. Worzel gummidge fans terrified by mackenzie crooks. The show, starring pertwee as gummidge, una as aunt sally and lorraine chase as dolly clothespeg, would enjoy a brief revival in 1987 for the new zealand based worzel gummidge down under.
Worzel gummidge was the first book in a series that eventually ran to 10 books. But before the muchloved scarecrow returns to tv, theres time to turn back the clock to 1980, when jon pertwees version of the character rode high on itv in a musical festive spectacular. So weve made the green man a travelling hedgelayer. Vicki pepperdine is superb as the cantankerous aunt sally. Part of the 1980 worzel gummidge christmas special. She is played by vicki pepperdine getting on, the windsors, who said. His name is worzel gummidge, and he, susan, and john embark on a summer of. 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 can walk and talk and pass themselves off as human. Worzel gummidge by todd, barbara euphan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aunt sally a haughty wooden doll who worzel wants to marry. Starting in 1979, the programme starred jon pertwee in the title role and ran for four series in the uk until 1981. Worzel is a bit of a rascal, but is still willing to help out his human friends from the nearby village of scatterbrook. In the books, the title character is married to earthy mangold. 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.
It tells the story of two kids who are staying at a farm in the country and meet worzel gummidge, the farms scarecrow who can come to life. Worzel and aunt sally decide to enter the local talent contest but their failed attempts at a ventriloquist act make any cooperation impossible. Jon pertwee, best known for his role as the third doctor in doctor who, starred as worzel alongside. Worzel and aunt sally dance to a cup o tea an a slice o cake at the scarecrow ball. Worzel gummidge 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 can walk and talk and pass themselves off as human. Protect your crops on scatterbrook farm and pull off your best scarecrow dance moves at the party, and maybe youll woo aunt sally. Oxford university press are proud to be publishing one of the bestknown books of the past century. Barbara euphan todd had died in february 1976, so keith waterhouse and willis hall were recruited to write the scripts and a. Dec 26, 2019 two unhappy children are fostered to a farm where they are mistaken for fellow scarecrows by worzel.
Claims shes highly educated but really shes as ignorant as worzel. We chat to cast and crew to find out how it was adapted from book to tv series. New worzel gummidge actress tells of much darker take on. Before her role as aunt sally in worzel gummidge, pepperdine has featured in a range of well known tv shows including doc martin, getting on. The books were adapted for radio and television a number of times, most successfully with formerdoctor. Crochet toys for boys there is always love and magic in handcrafted clothes that go beyond the colors, patterns, and even the quality of the workmanship. Worzel gummidges vicki pepperdine explains new aunt sally. A second, sweeter aunt sally comes to town, causing much confusion for the lovesick worzel gummidge, who cant tell the two aunt sallies apart. The original book was published in 1936, but its not the first time that worzel gummidge has been adapted for tv of course former doctor who jon pertwee played the belligerent scarecrow in a. Dec 27, 2019 i am actually a little terrified of worzel gummidge looking like a descendant of freddie kruger with a questionable west country accent. Ma ckenzie crook was clearly destined to play worzel gummidge, and not because he spent three years standing in fields in shabby clothes as andy in detectorists, the bbc four sitcom he created.
Wurzel gummidge i know the kids back story dad was an illegal from somalia, never really integrated, met a dumpy white bit of dog meat, managed to impregnate her in order to get a leave to remain, all whilst in and out of prison for drug dealing, finally doing one completely and leaving the mum on her own, happens all the time. There was more than a touch of the carry ons about the original worzel gummidge, which was cowritten by the mails own late keith waterhouse. Aired on channel 4, the series charted gummidge s adventures on the other side of the world after his beloved aunt sally is sold to a museum owner. In print th is episode was novelised in th e television adventures of worzel gummidge, retitled worzel and aunt sally. It is an enduring story of fishoutofwater kids who find a secret and. Worzel gummidge oxford childrens modern classics by todd, barbara euphan. Worzel gummidge began life as a 1936 childrens book called worzel gummidge or the scarecrow of scatterbrook by british author barabara euphan todd. Our aunt sally, like the aunt sally in the original 1930s books, has been retired from fairground work and is now residing in a dusty old museum. 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. Dec 30, 2019 worzel gummidge, a classic british television series, is being revived for the twentyfirst century.
Worzel realises he will only save the day by going against some of his better instincts. Britains 54mm aunt sally worzel gummidge character figure in good cond. Methinks she should take a leaf out of worzels book and get herself a clever head, she needs one lol. Worzel gummidge and aunt sally one of my favourite childhood.
Worzel gummidge was a scarecrow that could come to life on scatterbrook farm. Worzel gummidge reboot cast, plot, air date and spoilers. Dont you know anything about anything and disgusting. Aunt sally was a character in the worzel gummidge childrens books and tv series.
Mackenzie points out that the crowman was an invention of the 1970s series. The crowman, who created worzel, also provided him with a set of. Worzel gummidge for sale in uk 38 used worzel gummidges. Our aunt sally, like the aunt sally in the original 1930s books, has been retired. The worzel gummidge books differ from the television adaption, one difference being that in the books worzel is married to earthy mangold.
Whether he is trying out some new clothes, deciding to look after a baby, or getting into trouble with his aunt, the very fearsome and imposing aunt sally, there is certainly mischief in the air. Our aunt sally, like the aunt sally in the original 1930s books, has been retired from fairground work. Worzel spent more time trying to win the affections of aunt sally than actually protecting the farm from crows. The worzel gummidge tv show differed from barbara euphan todds books in a number of ways. Worzel gummidge could get full series starring mackenzie crook. Pertwee remembered the worzel gummidge books from his youth and suggested a new smallscreen version to southern tv. Actor mackenzie crook looks like hes drawn the short straw by wearing prosthetics makeup to play scarecrow worzel gummidge in the bbc reboot. With aunt sally for the prosecution and neither horace rumpole nor perry mason appearing for the defence, will this be the end for worzel. Una stubbs as aunt sally and jon pertwee as fictional scarecrow worzel gummidge, characters in popular childrens tv show worzel gummidge, 2nd january 1980. The books were written by barbara euphan todd, and the first was published in 1936. Worzel gummidge down under was originally produced as the fifth season of the worzel gummidge series for bbc, which themselves were based on a series of childrens books by author barbara euphan todd. Dec 26, 2019 they visit aunt sally vicki pepperdine, with a wonderful cracked wooden face befitting her status as a former fairground attraction, now housed in a local museum, who tells him he needs to find. Mackenzie writes, directs and stars as worzel gummidge for the two hourlong. He first appeared in book form in the 1936 novel worzel gummidge by barbara euphan todd, with a further nine worzel books published between then and 1963.
Aunt sally, played by vicki pepperdine, also had a. Worzel gummidge is a walking, talking scarecrow character in british childrens fiction who originally appeared in a series. Nov 01, 2019 the worzel book s stuart manning on gummidges return to dvd. Because in the original books, aunt sally was actually worzel s aunt rather than his ladyfriend, and from the way she treated him in the show, he probably wished she still was. The formidable aunt sally is introduced in episode one, when children susan and john first arrive in scatterbrook. The books were adapted for radio and television a number of times, with former doctor who actor jon pertwee. This was a significant change from the original books, where aunt sally is worzels aunt, and worzel is married to earthy mangold, a character who does not appear in the series. Because in the original books, aunt sally was actually worzels aunt rather than his ladyfriend, and from the way she treated him in the show, he probably wished she still was. 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. Aunt sally was a fairground doll who worzel fell in love with. Aunt sally una stubbs, referenced in the 1970s television series as being. Sep 14, 2018 worzel gummidge and aunt sally one of my favourite childhood programmes. He lives in ten acre field and befriends children susan and john, becoming. Worzel gummidge returns at christmas with green message.
Worzel gummidge set for tv return starring the office. Costa blanca expat couple bring entertainment to u3a group. Bbc one has revealed the first look at mackenzie crook starring as worzel gummidge in its reboot of the classic series. Dec 10, 2019 worzel gummidge was created in the 1930s by the novelist barbara euphan todd and the first book was published in 1936. Worzel gummidge cast, characters and what else theyve. Bbc one worzel gummidge, series 1, the scarecrow of. Instead of his love interest, aunt sally is worzels actual aunt, who. Worzel gummidge s vicki pepperdine l in character has explained why aunt sally has transformed into an abandoned doll in the shows festive reboot r in 2010 ahead of the release of the festive series, the actress explained. Una stubbs as aunt sally and jon pertwee as fictional. Based on barbara euphan todds classic worzel gummidge book series, we see mackenzie crook. S02e04the trial of worzel gummidge worzel gummidge complete a scarecrow who comes to life. Worzel gummidge could be back for a full series starring mackenzie crook as it appears hes keen to do more. Barbara euphan todds worzel gummidge harsh light news. 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.
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