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A Friend in Need
Worzel Gummidge - S5 - E10
It's one of Worzel's many birthdays - his third this month, in fact - and he intends to hold a tea dance to celebrate.
Worzel Gummidge: Season 5 - 10 Episode s
5x1 - As the Scarecrow Flies
October 4, 1987
When Aunt Sally is sold to a 'Museum of Folk History' in New Zealand, Worzel manages to stow away with her for the long journey Down Under. Reaching the town of Piwakawaka from Wellington airport, however, proves far more problematic.
5x2 - The Sleeping Beauty
October 11, 1987
After befriending a local pair of schoolchildren, Worzel sets out to rescue Aunt Sally from the museum. Finding it first closed for renovation, then multiple Aunt Sallys when he eventually gets inside, proves a fine source of mischief.
5x3 - Full Employment
October 18, 1987
The Crowman seeks to put Worzel to work in another position after finding his post deserted yet again: as a clothes peg. But then he spots Aunt Sally's dress on the line.
5x4 - Worzel's Handicap
October 25, 1987
Worzel causes havoc when he and Aunt Sally find themselves on a private golf course with a very snooty male captain.
5x5 - King of the Scarecrows
November 1, 1987
Whilst the Crowman is being hounded by a travelling scarecrowmaker who wishes to take his powers, Worzel is mistaken for a scarecrow king by the Crowman's latest creation and uses the opportunity for all its worth!
5x6 - Ten Heads Are Better Than One (1)
November 15, 1987
Worzel sends for his heads to be sent from back home in England, but trouble at the museum sees Aunt Sally being captured by the Travelling Scarecrowmaker.
5x7 - Worzel to the Rescue (2)
November 15, 1987
Worzel is hot on the heels of the Travelling Scarecrowmaker but struggling to contend with his dark magic. Their encounter begins when Worzel is distracted by a funfair: can he reach Aunt Sally in time, and rescue her without his brave head?
5x8 - Slave Scarecrow (1)
November 22, 1987
The Travelling Scarecrowmaker returns. Still intent on making Worzel one of his un-living scarecrow slaves, he kidnaps him in the middle of the night.
5x9 - The Traveller Unmasked (2)
November 29, 1987
Stricken without his crystal ball, the Crowman sends Aunt Sally to free Worzel but she is given short shrift and repeatedly returns without him. Is all lost, or will the Travelling Scarecrowmaker yet be beaten?
5x10 - A Friend in Need
December 6, 1987
It's one of Worzel's many birthdays - his third this month, in fact - and he intends to hold a tea dance to celebrate.