Jon Pertwee
Worzel Gummidge
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1987
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Series 1
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Episodes
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Episode 130 min1987-10-01
As The Scarecrow Flies
When Aunt Sally is sold to a 'Museum of Folk History' in New Zealand, Worzel manages to stow away with her for the long journey Down Under. Reaching the town of Piwakawaka from Wellington airport, however, proves far more problematic.
Episode 230 min1987-10-01
The Sleeping Beauty
After befriending a local pair of schoolchildren, Worzel sets out to rescue Aunt Sally from the museum. Finding it first closed for renovation, then multiple Aunt Sallys when he eventually gets inside, proves a fine source of mischief.
Episode 330 min1987-10-01
Full Employment
The Crowman seeks to put Worzel to work in another position after finding his post deserted yet again: as a clothes peg. But then he spots Aunt Sally's dress on the line...
Episode 425 min1987-10-01
Worzel's Handicap
Worzel causes havoc when he and Aunt Sally find themselves on a private golf course with a very snooty male captain.
Episode 525 min1987-10-01
King Of The Scarecrows
Whilst the Crowman is being hounded by a travelling scarecrowmaker who wishes to take his powers, Worzel is mistaken for a scarecrow king by the Crowman's latest creation and uses the opportunity for all its worth!
Episode 625 min1987-10-01
Ten Heads Are Better Than One
Worzel sends for his heads to be sent from back home in England, but trouble at the museum sees Aunt Sally being captured by the Travelling Scarecrowmaker.
Episode 725 min1987-10-01
Worzel To The Rescue
Worzel is hot on the heels of the Travelling Scarecrowmaker but struggling to contend with his dark magic. Their encounter begins when Worzel is distracted by a funfair: can he reach Aunt Sally in time, and rescue her without his brave head?
Episode 825 min1987-10-01
Slave Scarecrow
The Travelling Scarecrowmaker returns. Still intent on making Worzel one of his un-living scarecrow slaves, he kidnaps him in the middle of the night.
Episode 925 min1987-10-01
The Traveller Unmasked
Stricken without his crystal ball, the Crowman sends Aunt Sally to free Worzel but she is given short shrift and repeatedly returns without him. Is all lost, or will the Travelling Scarecrowmaker yet be beaten?
Episode 1025 min1987-10-01
A Friend In Need
It's one of Worzel's many birthdays - his third this month, in fact - and he intends to hold a tea dance to celebrate.