Worzel Gummidge Down Under facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Created by	Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall based on characters created by Barbara Euphan Todd
Starring	Jon Pertwee Una Stubbs Bruce Phillips
Country of origin	New Zealand
No. of episodes	22
Production
Running time	25 minutes
Release
Original network	Toti Productions for Channel 4 (1987) Creative Arts for Channel 4 (1989)
Original release	4 October 1987 (1987-10-04) – 16 April 1989 (1989-04-16)

Worzel Gummidge Down Under is a fun TV show. It's about a magical scarecrow named Worzel Gummidge. This series is a continuation of an older British show. It's based on the popular books by Barbara Euphan Todd. In this adventure, Worzel travels all the way to New Zealand! He goes there because his friend, Aunt Sally, was sold to a museum. Worzel wants to find her and bring her back.

Worzel Gummidge's New Zealand Adventure

This exciting show follows Worzel Gummidge. He is a scarecrow who can talk and move. He often gets into funny situations. The story continues from the original British series. In this new adventure, Worzel leaves his home in England. He travels to the beautiful country of New Zealand.

His main goal is to find Aunt Sally. She is a life-sized doll. She was sold to a museum owner in New Zealand. Worzel wants to rescue her. He meets new friends and faces new challenges. The show is full of magic and humor.

Meet the Characters

The show features a great cast of actors. They bring these unique characters to life.

• Jon Pertwee plays Worzel Gummidge. He is the main character. Worzel is a lovable but sometimes silly scarecrow.
• Una Stubbs plays Aunt Sally. She is Worzel's best friend. Aunt Sally is a proud and sometimes bossy doll.
• Bruce Phillips plays The Crowman. He is a mysterious character. He knows a lot about scarecrows.
• Jonny Marks plays Mickey. He is one of the children Worzel meets.
• Olivia Ihimaera plays Manu. She is another child friend of Worzel.
• Wi Kuki Kaa plays the Travelling Scarecrow Maker. He appears in the first series.
• Maria James plays Eloise.

Episode Guide

The series has 22 episodes. They are split into two seasons. Each episode tells a new part of Worzel's adventure.

Series 1 (1987)

• "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 (1989)

• "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)

Where It Was Shown

Worzel Gummidge Down Under was shown in a few countries.

• Canada: It was broadcast on SCN.
• South Africa: It was shown on M-Net.