Worzel Gummidge Turns Detective

1 9 5 3 (UK)
4 x 30 minute episodes

This four-part children’s comedy from the BBC starred Frank Atkinson as the animated scarecrow Worzel.

Written for television by Worzel creator Barbara Euphan Todd, the series was produced by Pamela Brown.

The character of Worzel Gummidge would return to television 25 years later with Jon Pertwee in the title role.

Worzel Gummidge
Frank Atkinson
Penny
Carol Olver
Earthy Mangold
Mabel Constanduros
Mrs Braithwaite
Margaret Boyd
Andrew
David Coote
Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton
Janet Joye
Shirley Morgan
Alanna Boyce
Mr Dyke
Vernon Smythe
Mr Braithwaite
Philip Ray
Aunt Sally
Totti Truman Taylor

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