Rent Dick Turpin: Series (1982)
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- Synopsis:
- Richard O'Sullivan stars as Dick Turpin in this action-filled adventure series chronicling the exploits of England's most celebrated highwayman. Along with his trusted young sidekick Swiftnick (Michael Deeks), Turpin dodges the ever-present threat of capture, doing some good deeds along the way and evading the attentions of the villainous Sir John Glutton (Christopher Benjamin), who tracks his every move...This set brings together all three series, originally transmitted between 1979 and 1982.
- Actors:
- Richard O'Sullivan, Michael Deeks, Christopher Benjamin, Billy Dean, David Daker, Alfie Bass, Joan Rhodes, Annabelle Lee, Oliver Tobias, Mary Crosby, George Innes, Keith James, Patrick Ryecart, Clive Curtis, Donald Pickering, Bryan Marshall, Garfield Morgan, Jo Rowbottom, Sarah Bullen, Forbes Collins
- Directors:
- Charles Crichton, Gerry Poulson, James Allen, Dennis Abey, Christopher King
- Producers:
- Sidney Cole, Paul Knight
- Creators:
- Richard Carpenter, Paul Knight, Sidney Cole
- Writers:
- Richard Carpenter, Paul Knight, Sidney Cole, John Kane, Charles Crichton, Paul Wheeler
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Action & Adventure, TV Classics, TV Comedies, TV Dramas
- Collections:
- The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to: Charles Crichton
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5 disc series - Dick Turpin: Series review by BN
Was a 1979-1982 London Weekend Television production written by Richard Carpenter. Two series of 13 episodes each.
Richard O'Sullivan in serious mode as the famous highwayman, a latter day Robin Hood saying he's only robbing from those who can afford the loss.
Half hour episodes, filmed on location in Maidenhead, Berkshire. DT frequently has to valiantly fight or get out of perilous situations while being pursued by Captain Spiker (David Daker) egged on by the vindictive Sir John Glutton (Christopher Benjamin).
A lot of well known faces as guest stars, Susan Hampshire, Donald Pleasance, Oliver Tobias, Alfie Bass, Patrick Macnee and more. Found this a well filmed, gentle costume drama romp, and the music seems the same as the incidental music in my box set of Lovejoy.