February 25: Worzel Gummidge (1979-1981) debuted on ITV 40 years ago today

Worzel Gummidge is a children's sitcom, produced by Southern Television for ITV, based on the Worzel Gummidge books by English author Barbara Euphan Todd. Beginning in 1979, the programme starred Jon Pertwee in the title role and ran for four series in the UK until 1981.