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First look at Mackenzie Crook in Worzel Gummidge adaptation
The Detectorists actor will star as the scarecrow formerly portrayed by Doctor Who’s Jon Pertwee
Mackenzie Crook is a turnip-headed scarecrow in a first look at his new BBC1 adaptation of the classic children’s Worzel Gummidge books.
The Detectorists star has written two hour-long films based around the talking scarecrow, who was originally portrayed by Doctor Who actor Jon Pertwee in an ITV series that aired between 1979-81 (and was later revived for a New Zealand spin-off in 1987-89).
Source: First look at Mackenzie Crook in Worzel Gummidge adaptation
The Beautiful Simplicity of Detectorists
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Towards the end of Detectorists, the president of the Danebury Metal Detecting Club (DMDC) digs up a small artifact. He waves to his wife who is sitting and reading nearby, and calls out proudly that it is a button from the Welsh guard. Though it is a small find, he tears up a little, perhaps both from happiness (he is a button collector), but also out of a grateful acknowledgement towards his understanding wife. That balance of sweetness and sly humor is what makes the quiet loveliness of Detectorists such a Peak TV treasure.
Busy Johnny Flynn performs “Detectorists” theme
Hobbledehoy perennial favorite Johnny Flynn has been a very busy man over these past several months, starring in his popular Netflix comedy series Lovesick as well as in critically-acclaimed film Beast (recently released in the US.) Johnny also found time to perform on the Broadway stage in Martin McDonaugh’s latest play The Hangman.
As for his music, Johnny and his band The Sussex Wit are to be performing at Barclaycard British Summer Time 2018 in London, UK. (opening for and then supporting headliner Paul Simon on July 15th).
So – what have you been doing lately?
Here’s our Johnny singing the theme song of the wonderful Brit tv series Detectorists.
‘Detectorists,’ ‘The A Word’ and ‘Back’: Hidden Gems in the Age of Peak TV
In this first installment of a recurring series unearthing under-the-radar shows, here are three essentials: ‘Detectorists,’ ‘The A Word’ and ‘Back.’
More at source: ‘Detectorists,’ ‘The A Word’ and ‘Back’: Hidden Gems in the Age of Peak TV | THR News | Hollywood Reporter
