The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is an Apple TV Plus comedy that sees The Great British Bake Off presenter Noel Fielding swapping soggy bottoms for swag as he takes on the role of the legendary 18th-century British highwayman.
Noel's Dick Turpin is thoroughly vain, the reluctant leader of a band of outlaws, while Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville plays his devious adversary, the self-appointed Thief Taker Jonathan Wilde. If this series is anything to go by then Turpin’s fearsome reputation may not be entirely deserved, as his success is largely defined by his charm, showmanship, and great hair. The comedy also boasts more fabulous cast, including Ellie White, Tamsin Greig, Asim Choudhry, Dolly Wells and Mark Heap.
Here’s everything we know about The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin…
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin release date
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is a six-part comedy series that launches on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 1, 2024, with the first two episodes shown then. New episodes will follow each Friday until March 29, 2024.
Is there a trailer for The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin?
Yes Apple Tv+ has now released a trailer for The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin and it looks super camp with Noel's Dick proud of his high cheekbones, as he stands upon the executioner's scaffold! Take a look below...
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin plot
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is set in 18th century Britain and follows Dick Turpin (Noel Fielding) as he’s thrust into the spotlight when he reluctantly becomes the head of a band of outlaws. He and the lovable rogues embark on some wildly absurd escapades while trying to outwit the corrupt lawman and thief taker, Jonathan Wilde (Hugh Bonneville).
Rather than the ruthless 18th century highwayman of legend, however, this Dick is a sunny-natured, flamboyantly dressed vegan, who quits his job as an apprentice butcher to pursue more creative endeavours. But a life of crime quickly beckons when he encounters chilling highwayman Tom King (David Threlfall) and accidentally kills him before ending up as the leader of King’s band of outlaws, the Essex Gang, comprising ambitious Nell (Ellie White), fearful Moose (Marc Wootton) and dippy Honesty (Duayne Boachie).
The series, which also features guest stars Greg Davies, Diane Morgan and Jessica Hynes, follows Dick as he attempts to make his mark as a highwayman while trying to avoid the corrupt Thief Taker General Jonathan Wilde (Hugh Bonneville), who wants to bring him to the gallows. Meanwhile, Lady Helen Gwinear (Tamsin Greig), the sinister leader of an elite crime network known as The Syndicate, also has Dick in her sights.
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin cast — Noel Fielding on playing Dick Turpin
Noel Fielding, who plays the iconic dandy highwayman Dick Turpin says. "The real Dick Turpin was probably a nasty character but this one is kind, inclusive and a laidback free spirit and dandy, who is more like the Adam Ant version," smiles Noel. "He doesn't have any skills, he's not good at shooting or sword fighting and he can't ride a horse. He only has his charm to get the gang out of trouble. But somehow, they keep following him. And I got to wear some amazing outfits!"
* Noel; Fielding is the wacky host of The Great British Bake Off and is a team captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. He shot to fame with his show The Mighty Boosh back in 2004, and has since been on The IT Crowd, Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, The Festival and The LEGO Movie 2 as well as panel shows such as QI, Taskmaster and Duck Quacks Don’t Echo.
Hugh Bonneville as Jonathan Wilde
Hugh Bonneville plays corrupt lawman Jonathan Wilde, aka the Thief Taker. "Jonathan Wilde’s ambition is to be like a Bond villain," says Hugh. "But the fun is seeing this skullduggerous character, who would like a fair fight with a tough highwayman, being put off his stride by Dick, who’s this floppy-haired bloke in a silk shirt. It’s a wonderful cocktail for adventure!"
* Hugh Bonneville has starred in huge hits such as Downton Abbey, Paddington, Notting Hill, The Gold, Bank of Dave, Mr Stink and To Olivia. He’s also been in the series W1A, Sandylands, Doctor Who and Twenty Twelve.
Who else is starring?
The cast of The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin also includes Ellie White (The Windsors) as Nell, Mark Wootton (High & Dry) as Moose and Duayne Boachie (Blue Story) as Honesty who are Dick's partners in crime
Tamsin Greig (Friday Night Dinner, Episodes, Sexy Beast) plays Lady Helen Gwinear, DAvid Threlfall is Tom King, while Asim Chaudhry (People Just Do Nothing, The Sandman), Dolly Wells (The Outlaws), Joe Wilkinson (Sex Education), Mark Heap (Friday Night Dinner), Geoff McGivern (Free Rein), Michael Fielding (The Mighty Boosh), Samuel Leakey (Hansel & Gretl) and Kiri Flaherty also star.
Behind the scenes and more on The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is produced by Apple TV+ and Big Talk Studios, part of ITV Studios, The comedy is created by Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis and Stuart Lane, and written by Jon Brittain, Richard Naylor, Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis and Stuart Lane, with Noel Fielding.
The series is executive produced by Kenton Allen, Big Talk Studios (multi-BAFTA Award-winning producer (Rev, The Outlaws, Friday Night Dinner), Noel Fielding, Victoria Grew, Big Talk Studios (Back”, We Are Not Alone), and Ben Palmer.
Episodes 1 to 3 are directed by Ben Palmer (BAFTA TV Award and Rose d’Or Award-winning The Inbetweeners and The Inbetweeners Movie; and episodes 4 to 6 are directed by George Kane (BAFTA TV Award nominated Timewasters, Inside No.9, Crashing).
