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1970: The Hover Scarecrow

1970: The Hover Scarecrow

It's not just a scarecrow, it's a Roy Rothery multipurpose hover scarecrow!

BBC Archive: Originally broadcast 13 May 1970.

  • Published
    18 June 2024
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