Apple TV+ today unveiled a first look at its upcoming comedy-adventure series “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” starring Noel Fielding (“The Mighty Boosh,” “The Great British Bake Off'') in the titular role as the legendary British highwayman. The six-episode Apple Original will premiere globally on Friday, March 1, 2024 with the first two episodes, followed by a new episode every Friday through March 29.
In “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” Dick Turpin (Fielding) sets out on a journey of wildly absurd escapades when he’s made the reluctant leader of a band of outlaws — and tasked with outwitting corrupt lawman and self-appointed Thief Taker Jonathan Wilde (Hugh Bonneville). In this irreverent retelling set in the 18th century, Dick is the most famous but least likely of highway robbers, whose success is defined mostly by his charm, showmanship, and great hair. Together with his gang of lovable rogues, Dick rides the highs and lows of his new endeavors, including a brush with celebrity, all whilst trying to escape the clutches of the Thief Taker.
Starring alongside Fielding in the ensemble cast are Ellie White (“The Windsors”), Marc Wootton (“High & Dry”), Duayne Boachie (“Blue Story”), Hugh Bonneville (“Downton Abbey''), Tamsin Greig (“Episodes”), Asim Chaudhry (“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 (“Gretel & Hansel”), and Kiri Flaherty.
Produced by Apple TV+ and Big Talk Studios, part of ITV Studios, “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin” 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 1-3 are directed by Ben Palmer (BAFTA TV Award and Rose d’Or Award winning “The Inbetweeners”, “The Inbetweeners Movie”) and episodes 4-6 are directed by George Kane (BAFTA TV Award nominated “Timewasters”, “Inside No. 9”, “Crashing”).
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- Hugh Bonneville and Noel Fielding in “The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin” premiering March 1, 2024 on Apple TV+.
- Noel Fielding, Marc Wooton, Duayne Boachie and Ellie White in “The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin” premiering March 1, 2024 on Apple TV+.
- Ellie White, Noel Fielding, Marc Wooton and Duayne Boachie in “The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin” premiering March 1, 2024 on Apple TV+.
- Noel Fielding, Tamsin Greig and Ellie White in “The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin” premiering March 1, 2024 on Apple TV+.
- Asim Chaudhry in “The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin” premiering March 1, 2024 on Apple TV+.
- Noel Fielding in “The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin” premiering March 1, 2024 on Apple TV+.
