This was the first of barbara todds now famous stories of gummidge,the scarecrow, who with his very earthy simplicity and cunning drew john and susanwho had. This is an amazing value for money with free st class recorded post, take a look as i am selling other items. Aunt sally is a traditional english game usually played in pub gardens and fairgrounds, in which players throw sticks or battens at a model of an old womans head. New television adventures of worzel gummidge and aunt sally. Jon pertwee played worzel gummidge and una stubbs was aunt sallycredit. Mackenzie crooks worzel gummidge is a tender comic. The trial of worzel gummidge sees worzel placed on trial by the crowman and a jury of scarecrows when he accidentally hits passersby and a greenhouse while throwing potatoes at the rooks.
Worzel gummidge aunt sally tv episode 1979 quotes imdb. Sally goldenbaum is an american author of cozy mystery and contemporary romance novels. Beginning in 1979, the programme starred jon pertwee in the title role and ran for four series in the uk until 1981. Stage door records worzel gummidge original london.
In captain worzel worzel jon pertwee tries to save aunt sally una stubbs from being sold to a museum and also meets his old chum saucy nancy barbara windsor. 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 gummidge aunt sally tv episode 1979 quotes on imdb. Worzel gummidge and aunt sally wedding cake toppers. Jan 21, 2008 there were a total of four series of worzel gummidge that were based at scatterbrook farm made between 1979 and 1981. Jul 31, 2015 aunt sally played by una stubbs in worzel gummidge. Peter jackson did the special effects, and 19 other facts. This one is an absolute cracker, with worzel and aunt sally finding themselves as servants to mrs bloomsburybarton. Stage door records worzel gummidge original london cast. When elevenyearold henrietta arrives at the fishers wellappointed house in paris, she is prepared to spend her day between trains looked after by an old friend of her. Worzel gummidge 4 the golden hind will the real aunt sally the jumbly sale dvd 2001. The first novel that sally goldenbaum wrote in the seaside knitters mystery series is called death by cashmere and it was published in 2008.
Worzel gummidge 1 4 dvd box set comedy dvds at the works. Worzel gummidge or aunt sally had a saying the equivalent to you are you talking crap. 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. 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. Between 1987 and 1989 there were two more series made, entitled worzel gummidge down under, where worzel made his way to new zealand or zoo kneeland has he pronounced it in order to follow aunt sally who had been bought by. This was the first of barbara todds now famous stories of gummidge,the scarecrow, who with his very earthy simplicity and cunning drew john and susanwho had come to stay at the farm after.
This chunky 6 inch high decanter depicts a typical worzel gummage type character or a west country cider drinker. Sally spencer is a pseudonym adopted by the famous english author alan rustage for writing some oh his mystery and thriller novel series. Thirtysomethings the nation over will be cartwheeling all the way to the watercooler today with news that 70s kids tv shows worzel. She also starred as ds susan reinhart in two series of itv crime. Mackenzie crooks worzel gummidge is a tender comic triumph. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Culture tv mackenzie crooks worzel gummidge is a tender comic triumph in his remake of the beloved series, crook proves both that he is john pertwees natural successor and he understands. Culture tv mackenzie crooks worzel gummidge is a tender comic triumph in his remake of the beloved series, crook proves both that he is john pertwees natural. The seaside knitters mystery series in order sally. Dec 26, 2019 it is mackenzie crooks worzel gummidge, in all senses. In very good worzel, worzel and aunt sally una stubbs are mistaken for a butler and maid at mrs bloomsburybartons grand luncheon.
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. Ahead of the release of the festive series, the actress explained. Of course its been a while since we last saw worzel previously played by the late jon pertwee and aunt sally on screen. Worzel gummidge, john pertwee my generations dr who. Oxford university press are proud to be publishing one of the bestknown books of the past century.
Worzel is in love with a fairground doll called aunt sally and is usually trying to impress her. Mackenzie crooks worzel seems visually more accurate as the book worzel had a mangold wurzel for a head and the facial prosthetics reflect this. Worzel gummidge worzel gummidge worzel gummidge, who originally appeared in a series of books by the novelist barbara euphan todd, was a s. The trial of worzel gummidge worzel finally manages to push the crowman that one step too far. Watch worzel gummidge season 6, episode 10 aunt sally, r. One of elizabeth bowens most artful and psychologically acute novels, the house in paris is a timeless masterpiece of nuance and construction, and represents the very best of bowens celebrated work. Given a heart, and a brain of sorts by the crowman a slightly creepy scarecrow maker with mystical powers, worzel talked, walked and most of all, had emotions like a human being. Who star jon pertwee as worzel gummidge and una stubbs as aunt sally. They are posing in londons trafalgar square to promote their new series. Worzel gummidge una stubbs as aunt sally and jon pertwee as fictional scarecrow worzel gummidge, characters in popular childrens tv show worzel gummidge, 2nd january 1980. There were a total of four series of worzel gummidge that were based at scatterbrook farm made between 1979 and 1981. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. She writes the seaside knitters and queen bees quilt mysteries. 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.
Vicki pepperdine will revive una stubbs role as aunt sally and said youd be hard pushed as an adult not to engage with the show, reports chortle worzel gummidge became a. Worzel gummidge is a 2019 british tv fantasy miniseries, and an adaptation of the worzel gummidge series by barbara euphan todd. Instead of his love interest, aunt sally is worzels actual aunt, who has been. The show was later recreated for a tv series in new zealand from 1987 to 1989. Jul 22, 2009 worzel gummidge or aunt sally had a saying the equivalent to you are you talking crap. Between 1987 and 1989 there were two more series made, entitled worzel gummidge down under, where worzel made his way to new zealand or zoo kneeland has he pronounced it in order to follow aunt sally who had been bought by an. This one is an absolute cracker, with worzel and aunt sally finding themselves as.
The winner of the leg is the team with the most dolls scored in total. This collection features 12 classic worzel gummidge episodes on four dvds. Worzel gummidge oxford childrens modern classics by todd, barbara euphan. The books were adapted before for the itv childrens series, which ran from 1979 to 1981. 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. Aunt sally una stubbs, referenced in the 1970s television series as. The making of the childrens tv classic worzel gummidge. Moving on, dolly clothes peg, a fair old pullover, worzel the brave, worzels wager, the return of dafthead, captain worzel, choir practice, muvvers day, the golden hind, will. Worzel gummidge began life as a 1936 childrens book called worzel gummidge or the scarecrow of scatterbrook by british author barabara euphan todd. Dci charlie woodend is scotland yards resident expert on the northern regions of england. 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 a british childrens sitcom, produced by southern television for itv, based on the worzel gummidge books by english author barbara euphan todd. Barbara euphan todds worzel gummidge harsh light news. This is the book that introduced readers to the four armature sleuths, nell, izzy, cass and birdie.
Worzel gummidge, a timeless classic, is a book series worth reading. It includes the complete series 1, 2, 3 and 4 of worzel gummidge, the complete series 1 and 2 of worzel down under, plus the worzel gummidge christmas special a cup otea an a slice o cake which features special guests barbara windsor and billy connolly. Worzel gummidge was originally a series of ten books by barbara euphan todd. The complete series list for a seaside knitters mystery sally goldenbaum. A slice o cake an a cup o tea jon pertwee, bill maynard, company. I didnt realize this was the same actor as the third doctor, although i watched both. The worzel gummidge books differ from the television adaption, one difference being that in the books worzel is married to earthy mangold. The naughty, petulant, greedy, yet always lovable scarecrow was reimagined for the stage with all the familiar characters. Paperback copy in excellent condition,this book has pictorial covers which are bright and colourful, showing the scarecrow in the field with trees and birds in the background. With aunt sally for the prosecution and neither horace rumpole nor perry mason appearing for the defence, will this be the end for worzel. 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. Aunt sally definition of aunt sally by the free dictionary. But when he turns up at the cottage to warm himself by the fire, they realize this is a very special scrarecrow indeed.
Worzel gummidge will be even greener in new series with an. 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. 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. Worzel and aunt sally worzel gummidge and aunt sally. Leagues of pub teams still play the game today, throughout the spring and summer months, mainly in oxfordshire and some bordering counties.
Choir practice sees worzel put to work in the churchyard and aunt sally taking up a position in the choir. 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. It was a silly saying but i cant remember what it was. Starring jon pertwee as worzel gummidge and una stubbs as aunt sally this family favourite dvd set includes. However, an ebook version without the photographs can be purchased here. Aunt sally synonyms, aunt sally pronunciation, aunt sally translation, english dictionary definition of aunt sally. Worzel gummidges vicki pepperdine explains why aunt sally. Una stubbs as aunt sally and jon pertwee as fictional scarecrow worzel gummidge, characters in popular childrens tv show worzel gummidge, 2nd january 1980. 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. Our aunt sally, like the aunt sally in the original 1930s books, has been. It is mackenzie crooks worzel gummidge, in all senses.
Aside from being a published author, sally has also taught several subjects including philosophy, latin and creative writing, edited journals on bioethics and veterinary health care and worked for the tv station wqedpittsburgh. Whos in the new worzel gummidge cast, whos played the. The page includes a history of the programme, story of the show, video intro, characters, images, dvds, tshirts and episode guide. Sep 22, 2019 vicki pepperdine will revive una stubbs role as aunt sally and said youd be hard pushed as an adult not to engage with the show, reports chortle worzel gummidge became a cult classic.
It stars mackenzie crook, who also wrote and directed the series, as a magical scarecrow. Moving on, dolly clothes peg, a fair old pullover, worzel the brave, worzel s wager, the return of dafthead, captain worzel, choir practice, muvvers day, the golden hind, will the r. Given a heart, and a brain of sorts by the crowman a slightly creepy scarecrow maker with mystical powers, worzel talked, walked and most of. Aunt sally teams are made up of eight players, and teams play against each other with the aim of scoring more dolls than their opponents. Following the successful uk television series based on barbara euphan todds childrens classic, writers keith waterhouse, willis hall and composer denis king created a new stage musical adaptation of the story of worzel gummidge.
Worzel gummidge and aunt sally wedding cake toppers wedding cake toppers wedding cakes scarecrows princess zelda disney princess flower show aunt fancy dress party ideas after 3 attempts and 3 days because of the battle with the heat, i finally had to give in and sit them down on a hay stack but got there in the end. When susan and john see the scarecrow in the middle of the field, he doesnt look very remarkable. It was the first story book published by puffin books. Una stubbs as aunt sally and jon pertwee as fictional. We can perfectly colour coordinate to match your wedding theme. Who played aunt sally in the series of wurzel gummige. It was produced by leopard pictures and was broadcast by bbc one on 26 and 27 december 2019. Based on the childrens books by barbara euphan todd, this series concerns the adventures of worzel gummidge, a scarecrow, and his love aunt sally. Aunt sally played by una stubbs in worzel gummidge with. When was the original series of worzel gummidge as new version.
Worzel gummidge with aunt sally, makes me want a cuppa tea and a slice of cake. In the first book, aunt sally his femme fatale in the tv series is only mentioned in one chapter and the character is an. He was born on january 01, 1949 in the united kingdom and spent most of his growing years in the northern region of england. All of the players from one team throw their sticks in turn, followed by all 8 of the other team. The worzel gummidge ultimate collection is made up of the worzel gummidge collection volumes 1 and 2. The books were adapted for radio and television a number of times. Worzel gummidge, who was created to protect the crops on scatterbrook farm, was not your conventional scarecrow. In death by cashmere, izzy chambers gives up her life as a lawyer in boston in order to open the. Worzel gummidge cast, characters and what else theyve been in.
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