The BBC has announced it is to make a "modern adaptation" of the children's show, Worzel Gummidge.
Gummidge was a walking, talking scarecrow character who could change heads depending on his mood.
The series originally ran from 1979 to 1981, inspired by the books of Barbara Euphan Todd, with actor Jon Pertwee in the title role.
Mackenzie Crook will write, direct and star as Worzel Gummidge in two hour long episodes for the BBC.
The first episode, 'The Scarecrow Of Scatterbrook', sees two young strangers arrive in the village of Scatterbrook.
It is not long before Susan and John encounter Gummidge, the Scarecrow of Ten Acre Field.
Their world is sent spinning into confusion when they realise Gummidge comes to life.
The only person more shocked is Gummidge, when he discovers that the children are not in fact fellow scarecrows - but humans.
Actor Jon Pertwee played Worzel Gummidge in the original series run | Image: YouTube/MrParadise
Mackenzie Crook in a new modern adaptation of Worzel Gummidge | Image: BBCThe second episode, 'The Green Man', welcomes another mysterious arrival - the Green Man.
He is the creator of scarecrows and keeper of scarecrow lore.
While local aristocrat Lady Bloomsbury Barton is holding a party, with a scarecrow competition that Gummidge is determined to win.
On the role, Mackenzie Crook said: "I'm thrilled to be back working with the BBC and many members of the Detectorists team to bring Worzel Gummidge to a new generation of viewers and reintroduce him to old friends.
"Adapting Barbara Euphan Todd's books into these two films has been a joy and I've completely fallen for her charming, irreverent scarecrow."
Kristian Smith, executive producer for Leopard Pictures, added: "These two specials are real treat pieces for a family audience.
"There was nobody other than Mackenzie that I wanted to work with on this. The vision and creativity of this man is awesome.
"He has written two beautiful scripts that are clever, warm and funny. And once again he has attracted a formidable cast of tremendous actors.
"We are so excited to be able to bring these new Worzel Gummidge stories to everybody."
The BBC said further casting announcements will be made in due course.
