The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is a British historical comedy television series starring Noel Fielding as the title character. Developed by Big Talk Studios, the series premiered on 1 March 2024 on Apple TV+. In July 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.[1]
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Running time | 31–33 minutes |
| Production company | Big Talk Studios |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | 1 March 2024 – present |
Premise
editA fictional take on the life of Dick Turpin, leader of the Essex Gang, who commits numerous petty crimes with the hope of becoming England's greatest highwayman while being pursued by the thief-taker Jonathan Wilde and the secretive criminal organisation, The Syndicate.
Cast
editMain
edit- Noel Fielding as Dick Turpin
- Duayne Boachie as Honesty Barebone
- Ellie White as Elaenor "Nell" Brazier
- Marc Wootton as Moose Pleck
- Dolly Wells as Eliza Bean
- Mark Heap as John Turpin
- Geoff McGivern as Lord Alistair Rookwood
- Joe Wilkinson as Geoffrey the Gaoler
- Kiri Flaherty as Little Karen
- Hugh Bonneville as Jonathan Wilde
- Asim Chaudhry as Balthazar / Craig the Warlock
- Tamsin Greig as Lady Helen Gwinear
Featured
editThe following cast members have been credited amongst the main cast in a single episode.
- David Threlfall as Tom King
- Greg Davies as Leslie Duvall
- Paul Kaye as Ralph Ratclyff
- Guz Khan as Gow
- Laura Checkley as Sandra
- Diane Morgan as Maureen
- Jessica Hynes as The Reddlehag
- Connor Swindells as Albert Crumb / Tommy Silversides
Recurring
edit- Michael Fielding as Benny Turpin
- Samuel Leakey as Christopher Wilde
Guest
edit- Simon Farnaby as Lord Saltley
- Sindhu Vee as Lady Saltley
- Tom Meeten as Bill the Blade
- Neil Edmond as Poorly Martin
- Sutara Gayle as Lizzy the Fish
- Kathryn Hanke as Margaret
- Harry Trevaldwyn as Steven
- Jota Castellano as Alf the Artist
- Philippa Dunne as Slake
- Rich Fulcher as The Unrobbable Coachman
- Juliette Motamed as Abigail
- Henry Lewis as Baron Von Louth
- Liz Kingsman as Baroness Von Louth
- Colin Hoult as Phillip
- Lisa Davina Phillip as Faith Barebone
- Mo Sesay as Courage Barebone
- Flip Webster as Doris the Destroyer
- Justin Sysum as Jack "Iron Fist" Broughton
- Dave Jones as Naked Tony
- Cash Holland as Isabelle
- Ed Jones as Reginald
- Hallie Barthram as Priscilla
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by [2] | Written by [2] | Original release date [3] | |
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| 1 | "A Legend Is Born (Sort Of)" | Ben Palmer | Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis and Stuart Lane with Noel Fielding | 1 March 2024 | |
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Dick Turpin rejects the idea of becoming an apprentice butcher under his father and sets out to become a famous highwayman. He soon finds himself the new leader of the Essex Gang and runs afoul of the thief-taker Jonathan Wilde. | |||||
| 2 | "The Unrobbable Coach" | Ben Palmer | Richard Naylor with Noel Fielding | 1 March 2024 | |
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When the Essex Gang attempts to rob the fabled Unrobbable Coach, Honesty gets cursed to become its new driver. Meanwhile, Nell leaves the gang to try and join a more notorious one. | |||||
| 3 | "Run Wilde" | Ben Palmer | Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain | 8 March 2024 | |
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After a successful heist of gold bars in London, Dick finds himself on the run from the Syndicate, England's most notorious criminal organisation, with the help of an unexpected ally: Jonathan Wilde, who is chained to him. | |||||
| 4 | "Curse of the Reddlehag" | George Kane | Jon Brittain | 15 March 2024 | |
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The Essex Gang accidentally frees a powerful witch and enlists Craig's help in an attempt to capture her before she can kill the whole village. | |||||
| 5 | "Tommy Silversides" | George Kane | Jon Brittain and Richard Naylor | 22 March 2024 | |
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A dashing new highwayman arrives and ignites a rivalry with Dick, challenging him to a duel for control over the Essex Gang. Meanwhile, Nell has an unexpected reunion with Lady Gwinear, her mother and leader of the Syndicate. | |||||
| 6 | "Turpin Time" | George Kane | Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain | 29 March 2024 | |
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Imprisoned and sentenced to death, Dick attempts to escape from the Syndicate and reunite with his gang, who are now under the control of Tommy Silversides. | |||||
Production
editIt was announced in April 2022 that Apple TV+ had greenlit a series starring Noel Fielding as the highwayman Dick Turpin.[4] In August 2023, additional casting including Hugh Bonneville, Asim Chaudhry and Tamsin Greig was announced.[5] Episodes one to three are directed by Ben Palmer and episodes four to six are directed by George Kane. Episode one is written by show creators Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis and Stuart Lane with Noel Fielding and episodes two to six are written by Jon Brittain and Richard Naylor with Fielding.[2]
Production had commenced at the time of the series announced in April 2022.[4]
The series was partly filmed at Ludlow Castle in Shropshire.
Release
editReception
editThe review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 87% approval rating, based on 23 critic reviews.[7] On Metacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 71 out of 100, based on 6 critics.[8]
References
edit- ^ Goldbart, Max (3 July 2024). "'The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin' Renewed For Season 2 By Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Apple TV+ Press (5 February 2024). "Apple TV+ debuts trailer for Noel Fielding-led comedy "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin," premiering globally March 1". Apple TV+ Press. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – Dead Hot on Prime Video". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ a b Grater, Tom (12 April 2022). "Noel Fielding Starring As Highwayman Dick Turpin In Apple TV+ Comedy-Adventure Series; First Look Images". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Dessau, Bruce (2 August 2023). "All Star Cast Announced For Noel Fielding's Dick Turpin". Beyond the Joke. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Apple TV+ sets March 1 global premiere for new Noel Fielding-led comedy "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin". Apple TV+ Press (Press release). 17 January 2024.
- ^ "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved 1 March 2024.