OK this is pretty neat

[moon_custafer]

The BBC is rebooting Worzel Gummidge with Mackenzie Crook to write and direct as well as star.

I never saw much of the originals starring Jon Pertwee, but I gather they were part of the genre of British kids’ shows that were like a benign version of the 1970s folk-horror that’s been recently making a comeback, so a new version makes sense. Also the linked article has a first-look at Crook in a wonderful makeup that makes it seem as though his head’s been carved from a turnip.

Maybe some of his tortoises will make a guest appearance.

Comments

[sovay]

The BBC is rebooting Worzel Gummidge with Mackenzie Crook to write and direct as well as star.

I haven't even clicked through and I Can see that.

[oracne]

I would not have been interested in that show at all if not for Pertwee. I think I would have liked it had I seen it as a kid because WEIRD.