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Series · 1979 – 1982 · Drama

Dick Turpin

★7.4 1979 – 1982 4 Seasons Richard Carpenter TV-MA

Richard O'Sullivan stars as Dick Turpin in this action-filled adventure series chronicling the exploits of England's most celebrated highwayman.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 31 episodes

Swiftnick

Episode 01

Swiftnick

Jan 6, 1979 · 30 min

When an innkeeper is evicted by greedy landowner Sir John Glutton, and her impetuous son is branded an outlaw by the authorities, they seek help from Dick Turpin, who has an old score to settle with Sir John.

The Capture

Episode 02

The Capture

Jan 13, 1979 · 30 min

While Turpin assesses Swiftnick's suitability as a highwayman, Sir John Glutton and Spiker plot to capture Turpin using the bogus Lady Kinnerton as a decoy.

The Champion

Episode 03

The Champion

Jan 20, 1979 · 30 min

Turpin enlists the help of famous prize fighter Tom Bracewell after learning that villagers at Mudbury are being terrorised by Nightingale and his bully, Hogg.

The Poacher

Episode 04

The Poacher

Jan 27, 1979 · 30 min

When Turpin and Swiftnick discover a poacher in their 'manor' they suspect Vizard is the culprit, but Sir John Glutton's nephew provides the answer.

The Pursuit

Episode 05

The Pursuit

Feb 3, 1979 · 30 min

Turpin and Swiftnick are robbed by a mysterious highwayman; a chase leads them to Mrs. Bedingfield and her two beautiful daughters, Belinda and Abigail...

The Blacksmith

Episode 06

The Blacksmith

Feb 10, 1979 · 30 min

When Turpin's friend Sam Morgan is thrown into jail by Spiker, Turpin and Swiftnick capture Sir John Glutton, hoping to exchange him for Morgan.

The Imposter

Episode 07

The Imposter

Feb 17, 1979 · 30 min

Sir John, worried by Turpin's growing popularity, decides to employ an imposter to pose as Turpin. His first victim is to be Amos Varley, Swiftnick's uncle.

The Upright Man

Episode 08

The Upright Man

Feb 24, 1979 · 30 min

Ben Hawk is ambushed by the militia and hanged. Setting out to help his widow, Sal, Turpin discovers that she has been accused of betraying her husband.

The Whipping Boy

Episode 09

The Whipping Boy

Mar 3, 1979 · 30 min

After the Duke of Hertford is robbed by Turpin and Swiftnick, he employs notorious thief-taker Colonel Tobias Moat to hunt them down.

The Hero

Episode 10

The Hero

Mar 10, 1979 · 30 min

Sir John arranges for Spiker to marry the lovely Phyllida Tranter. But Nigel Ffoulkes-Withers is also smitten, and plans to disrupt the ceremony by pretending to be Turpin!

The Turncoat

Episode 11

The Turncoat

Mar 17, 1979 · 30 min

Sir John Glutton is forced to seek Turpin's help when a letter implicating him in a Jacobite plot is intercepted.

The Hostages

Episode 12

The Hostages

Mar 24, 1979 · 30 min

Swiftnick learns that Sir John is holding two children hostage at Rookham Hall, and sets out to free them - without Turpin's help.

Jail-Birds

Episode 13

Jail-Birds

Mar 31, 1979 · 30 min

Swiftnick acts in an impetuous manner, resulting in the capture of both himself and Dick Turpin.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.4 /10

based on 9 votes

Synopsis

Richard O'Sullivan stars as Dick Turpin in this action-filled adventure series chronicling the exploits of England's most celebrated highwayman.

DramaComedy

Cast

2 principal cast

Richard O'Sullivan

Richard O'Sullivan

Dick Turpin

Michael Deeks

Michael Deeks

Swiftnick

Where to watch Dick Turpin

Dick Turpin is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Richard Carpenter has 4 seasons and 31 total episodes, rated 7.4/10 by 9 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Dick Turpin have?

Dick Turpin has 4 seasons with 31 episodes in total.

Is Dick Turpin still on the air?

Dick Turpin has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Dick Turpin?

Dick Turpin airs on ITV1.

When did Dick Turpin first air?

Dick Turpin first aired on January 6, 1979.

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