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  • She taught me to read for myself quite soon after and fed me a regular diet of The Famous Five, The Adventurous Four and The Secret Seven seasoned with Worzel Gummidge and Just William for variety.

    Noddy was not good enough for the BBC « Anglican Samizdat 2009

  • My main memory of the day is that I met the TV scarecrow/simpleton Worzel Gummidge, played by former Doctor Who Jon Pertwee, who had been paid to cycle round in a bath chair looking jolly.

    How all politicians have made a mess of my beloved Merseyside | Alexei Sayle 2012

  • King Arthur stands out, and Gummidge the kitten if I recall his name correctly, but to name a single favourite out of so many wonderful characters just is not possible.

    Archive 2008-04-01 The Wandering Author 2008

  • King Arthur stands out, and Gummidge the kitten if I recall his name correctly, but to name a single favourite out of so many wonderful characters just is not possible.

    Thirteen Questions The Wandering Author 2008

  • Gummidge give her a leetle trouble now – and – again.

    David Copperfield 2007

  • Later in its run the show was produced in New Zealand and was known as 'Worzel Gummidge Down Under'.

    TURNIP HEAD Toby O'B 2005

  • I had the opportunity of studying Mr. Gladstone's face carefully when he did me the honour of inviting me to dinner at Downing Street, and I have met him since; but I fancy, after my 'Mr.. Gummidge' cartoon and 'Janus,' I don't deserve to be honoured again!

    The History of "Punch" M. H. Spielmann

  • Gummidge, whimpering and shaking her head, applied herself to blowing the fire….

    X. I Become Neglected, and Am Provided For 1917

  • Gummidge retired with these words, and betook herself to bed.

    III. I Have a Change 1917

  • Gummidge had been in a low state all day, and had burst into tears in the forenoon, when the fire smoked.

    III. I Have a Change 1917

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