This Morning published this video item, entitled “Mackenzie Crook On Writing, Directing & Starring In His New Bonfire Night Special | This Morning” – below is their description.
He’s the nation’s favourite scarecrow and he’s getting us into the fireworks spirit! Mackenzie Crook is returning as Worzel Gummidge this weekend celebrating bonfire night, the first time we’ll see Worzel outside of the Christmas period. Mackenzie joins us to discuss the continued success of the relaunched loveable character, how Bill Bailey is getting involved and why he’s using the show to teach us all about environmental issues we face.
Broadcast on 05/11/21
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In This Story: Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is observed on 5 November in the United Kingdom. The event commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
A group of English Catholics had planned to assassinate the Protestant King James and replace him with a Catholic monarch. The group were betrayed and Guy Fawkes discovered beneath Westminster Palace with a cache of gunpowder.
Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London; and months later, the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot’s failure.
The present-day Guy Fawkes Night is usually celebrated at large organised events, centred on a bonfire and extravagant firework displays.