Worzel Gummidge: Twitchers (1 Viewer)

[JTweedie]

I never caught the new version of Worzel Gummidge when it came out, but on 28 December on BBC1 at 7.15pm, this is on. Description from the Guardian:

"Mackenzie Crook steps back into his straw-filled shoes for this continuing reboot – one which is warmly welcomed. This time, Worzel and his friends Susan and John have a pesky group of birdwatchers to deal with."

 

[Farnboro John]

I never caught the new version of Worzel Gummidge when it came out, but on 28 December on BBC1 at 7.15pm, this is on. Description from the Guardian:

"Mackenzie Crook steps back into his straw-filled shoes for this continuing reboot – one which is warmly welcomed. This time, Worzel and his friends Susan and John have a pesky group of birdwatchers to deal with."

I should carry on avoiding it then. I never even caught the old one.

John

 

[JTweedie]

I only mentioned it because it's going to feature birdwatchers...

 

[Welsh Peregrine]

I look forward to seeing an exaggerated LRGE!

 

[dantheman]

I should carry on avoiding it then. I never even caught the old one.

Now there's a strawman argument if ever there was one ...


I have a feeling I may have seen an episode of the newest series, but can't think how or when (don't have a tv licence).

 

[Euan Buchan]

Not seen the new one.

 

[Mono]

The new Worzel Gummidge is lovely, completely different vibe to the John Pertwee version. Wonderfully shot.

Mackenzie Crook is a birder.

 

[JTweedie]

He wrote the fabulous Detectorists which featured some super filming of wildlife.

 

[PYRTLE]

It's quite amusing, very tongue in cheek and obviously had some research, the main competitors - one called Lee Dangerman, who brags in front of the TV camera.

 

[dwallace]

Brilliant. Best programme I've watched on the BBC for a long time and could be enjoyed by children and twitchers alike. Very funny.

Dave W

 

[Paul Chapman]

I look forward to seeing an exaggerated LRGE!

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[Welsh Peregrine]

I honestly had no idea; it was just a sarcastic suggestion; no idea the script-writers knew as much or had done their homework as well! Congratulations to all involved.

 

[chris murphy]

Taking the whole twitching thing aside I thought that Worzel was about the most disturbing thing I've ever seen, especially the opening scene where he's shouting in the storm.

Nightmarish stuff.

 

[JTweedie]

I've not actually caught up with this episode yet because it said on the tv guide it was episode 2 of series 2, so I thought I must have missed the first episode of this season. But I inadvertently went back to the very first episode since Mackenzie Crook took over, so I'm working my way forward from the beginning.

I felt from the first two episodes I watched last night that it's a series grounded in culture and mythology while being informed by ecology. Very much like Detectorists was, although the latter was more aimed at adults.

 

[Bismarck Honeyeater]

I wouldn’t waste your time, I did - it’s rubbish!

 

[Farnboro John]

I see our moronic media are trumpeting about sexual innuendoes (the alleged examples of which are contained in perfectly legitimate bird names that they clearly haven't bothered to google).

John

 

[Winterdune]

I note Lee was wearing a lot of gold chains, just like his namesake!