Worzel is back

The BBC has just announced that they are making an new version of Worzel Gummidge. The character first appeared in a series of books by Barbara Euphan Todd. Between 1979 and 1981 Jon Pertwee starred in a TV show as Worzel. Aside a short lived revival set in New Zealand this will be the first appearance on screen. Playing Worzel will be played by Mackenzie Crook best known for his roles in The Office, Pirates of the Caribbean film series and Game of Thrones. This has prospects of must see TV.