Listen up, titchy yewmans!

A kind of Scarecrow god whatever was he planning to do with his ever-growing stuffed army?

The Crowman struck fear into Worzels soul… but also sometimes threw him parties and gave him birthday cake.

John Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge

He kept you guessing, the Crowman.

*Furzedown Road, Braishfield, Romsey.

(The Aunt Sally was eventually made redundant by the arrival of MailOnline.)

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That was the origin story for Una Stubbs Aunt Sally in the TV show.

Fun fact: in the original books, Aunt Sally really was Worzels aunt and not his intended.

Though asGame Of Throneshas proved, theres no reason she couldnt have been both.

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In its time,Worzel Gummidgespread the odd positive message.

He adored her; she abused him.

He proposed marriage to her; she bullied and exploited him.

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Arrogance (not to mention Aunt Sallys patisserie addiction.

Like much ofWorzel Gummidge, silly fun is layered on top of a base of darkness here.

A public service from a childhood favourite.

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There were apparently talks for the animated show to air on Sky, but it never came to pass.

Someone said in a loud voice, Just like Jon.

Always knew how to get out of a sticky situation.

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Its a bold statement, but were sticking by it.

Ergo, no Worzel, no Middle Earth.

Why not have a slice o cake and a cup o tea in his honour?