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The Scarecrow of Scatterbrook

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Siblings Susan and John arrive at Scatterbrook Farm to find it troubled by a late harvest. Can walking, talking scarecrow Worzel Gummidge help restore the natural order?

Siblings Susan and John arrive at Scatterbrook Farm, home of the Braithwaites, to little fanfare. It's been a poor harvest and their hosts aren't thrilled to have two amateur farmhands around the place during such lean times. No-one on Scatterbrook Farm is more troubled by the late harvest than walking, talking scarecrow Worzel Gummidge. Worzel is strictly forbidden from talking to humans, but after mistaking John and Susan for fellow scarecrows, his game is up.

Worzel realises he will only save the day by going against some of his better instincts. He draws on the youthful exuberance of John and Susan, seeks the wisdom of his long-estranged Aunt Sally, and negotiates a testy deal with the frightful rooks and crows of Scatterbrook. With the help of the mystical Tree of Tree and his pet robin, Winter George, Worzel orchestrates a gathering of his fellow scarecrows on the night of the next harvest moon. Can he save the day?

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Mon 21 Dec 2020 15:50

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Role Contributor
Worzel Gummidge Mackenzie Crook
Mr Braithwaite Steve Pemberton
Mrs Braithwaite Rosie Cavaliero
Susan India Brown
John Thierry Wickens
Aunt Sally Vicki Pepperdine
Writer Mackenzie Crook
Director Mackenzie Crook
Producer Georgie Fallon
Production Company Leopard Pictures Ltd

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