Worzel Gummidge is a fictional character created by author Barbara Euphan Todd in the 1930s. He is a scarecrow who comes to life and has a unique personality, often getting into humorous situations. Worzel lives on a farm in England and is known for his various heads, each giving him different abilities and traits. The character gained popularity through a television series that aired in the 1970s, featuring actor Jon Pertwee as Worzel. The show highlighted his adventures with two children, Susan and John, as they navigated life and learned valuable lessons about friendship and responsibility.