About this season
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 New Zealand when Aunt Sally was sold to a Museum owner.
Episodes (12)
1. Stage Struck
Aired 29 January 1989 • 25 min
Aunt Sally is rather taken by her own skills when a touring provincial ballet company arrives in town.
2. Red Sky In't Mornin'
Aired 5 February 1989 • 25 min
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!
3. Them Thar Hills
Aired 12 February 1989 • 25 min
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.
4. The Beauty Contest
Aired 19 February 1989 • 25 min
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.
5. Bulbous Cauliflower
Aired 26 February 1989 • 25 min
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.
6. Weevily Swede
Aired 5 March 1989 • 25 min
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.
7. Elementary, My Dear Worty
Aired 12 March 1989 • 25 min
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.
8. Dreams Of Avarish
Aired 19 March 1989 • 25 min
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.
9. Runaway Train
Aired 26 March 1989 • 25 min
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!
10. Aunt Sally R.A.
Aired 2 April 1989 • 25 min
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.
11. Wattle Hearthbrush
Aired 9 April 1989 • 25 min
A nearby convent presents the Crowman with a challenge: the commission of his first female scarecrow.
12. The Bestest Scarecrow
Aired 16 April 1989 • 25 min
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.