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The Worst Episodes of Worzel Gummidge Down Under

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Worzel Gummidge Down Under, adapted from the books written by Barbara Euphan Todd and the children's television programme produced and broadcast in the United Kingdom named Worzel Gummidge, starring Jon Pertwee. The story continued in

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 2 - The Sleeping Beauty
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - The Sleeping Beauty

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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  2. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 5 - King Of The Scarecrows
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    #2 - King Of The Scarecrows

    S1:E5

    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!

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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  3. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 10 - A Friend In Need
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    #3 - A Friend In Need

    S1:E10

    It's one of Worzel's many birthdays - his third this month, in fact - and he intends to hold a tea dance to celebrate.

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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  4. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 2 - Red Sky In't Mornin'
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    #4 - Red Sky In't Mornin'

    S2:E2

    Worzel hopes to keep out of trouble after the bad sign of a morning red sign, but Mickey and Manu soon call his help after discovering the Crowman is penniless and fending off bailiffs. Worzel, however, soon needs help of his own!

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:James Hill, Anthony McCarten

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  5. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 3 - Them Thar Hills
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    #5 - Them Thar Hills

    S2:E3

    As Worzel's predicament continues, Mickey and Manu finally convince the Crowman to do something - and organise a scarecrow funeral. Meanwhile, the prospector puts his captive to work.

    Director:Grahame McLean
    Writer:Anthony McCarten

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  6. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 4 - The Beauty Contest
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    #6 - The Beauty Contest

    S2:E4

    Aunt Sally gets wind of a local beauty contest and is determined to enter - and win! A new dress and a makeover are called for.

    Director:James Hill
    Writer:James Hill

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  7. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 5 - Bulbous Cauliflower
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    #7 - Bulbous Cauliflower

    S2:E5

    Balbous Cauliflower is causing trouble when he should be minding strawberries. When the farmer has the crop treated with pesticides, Balbous takes the brunt of the gases.

    Director:Grahame McLean
    Writer:Fran Walsh

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  8. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 6 - Weevily Swede
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    #8 - Weevily Swede

    S2:E6

    Worzel succumbs to a severe case of the green-eyed monster when one of the Crowman's greatest creations, Weevily Swede, arrives back in town after a long time away.

    Director:James Hill
    Writer:Fran Walsh

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  9. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 7 - Elementary, My Dear Worty
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    #9 - Elementary, My Dear Worty

    S2:E7

    Worzel turns detective when one of the Crowman's prized possessions disappears whilst in his care, and Worty aides as his not-quite-so-able assistant.

    Director:Grahame McLean
    Writer:Fran Walsh

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  10. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 8 - Dreams Of Avarish
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    #10 - Dreams Of Avarish

    S2:E8

    Aunt Sally's greedy dreams of wealth lead Worzel, Mickey and Manu into trouble once more when she helps a waxwork pirate escape from a funfair side-show, in search of his long-buried treasure.

    Director:James Hill
    Writer:Fran Walsh

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  11. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 9 - Runaway Train
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    #11 - Runaway Train

    S2:E9

    Worzel and Blighty are sent away as punishment, travelling by train. After seeing members of the crew breaking for tea and cake, their attempts to get some for themselves see the train leaving the station with no staff on board!

    Director:Grahame McLean
    Writer:Fran Walsh

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  12. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 10 - Aunt Sally R.A.
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    #12 - Aunt Sally R.A.

    S2:E10

    After joining the Crowman at an art show, Aunt Sally is taken with the riches on offer for sale of a truly great work. Worzel, also, seeks fame and fortune - and intends to prove his own artistic talents accordingly.

    Director:James Hill
    Writer:James Hill

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  13. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 12 - The Bestest Scarecrow
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    #13 - The Bestest Scarecrow

    S2:E12

    New Zealand's Governor General requires a scarecrow to prevent the eating of his beautiful lawns, so the Crowman summons all of his greatest creations to assess who is best for the job.

    Director:Grahame McLean
    Writer:Anthony McCarten

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  14. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 3 - Full Employment
    5.8/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Full Employment

    S1:E3

    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...

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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  15. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 11 - Wattle Hearthbrush
    5.8/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Wattle Hearthbrush

    S2:E11

    A nearby convent presents the Crowman with a challenge: the commission of his first female scarecrow.

    Director:Grahame McLean
    Writer:Anthony McCarten

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  16. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 7 - Worzel To The Rescue
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Worzel To The Rescue

    S1:E7

    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?

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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  17. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 9 - The Traveller Unmasked
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #17 - The Traveller Unmasked

    S1:E9

    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?

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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  18. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 6 - Ten Heads Are Better Than One
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Ten Heads Are Better Than One

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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  19. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 8 - Slave Scarecrow
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Slave Scarecrow

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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  20. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 2 Episode 1 - Stage Struck
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Stage Struck

    S2:E1

    Aunt Sally is rather taken by her own skills when a touring provincial ballet company arrives in town.

    Director:James Hill
    Writer:Fran Walsh

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  21. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 1 - As The Scarecrow Flies
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #21 - As The Scarecrow Flies

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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  22. Worzel Gummidge Down Under Season 1 Episode 4 - Worzel's Handicap
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Worzel's Handicap

    S1:E4

    Worzel causes havoc when he and Aunt Sally find themselves on a private golf course with a very snooty male captain.

    Director:James Hill
    Writers:Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Sleeping Beauty" is the worst rated episode of "Worzel Gummidge Down Under". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by James Hill and written by Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall, it aired on 10/1/1987. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "King Of The Scarecrows".