Dick Turpin

Dick Turpin

  • 1979
  • 4 Seasons
  • 31 Episodes
  •  7.5  (8)
  •   Ended

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

Dick Turpin
Seasons
The Hanging
6. The Hanging
March 06, 1982
Turpin and Swiftnick try to help a mysterious farmer's wife after saving her from a gang of footpads - but they are led into a trap by Nathan Spiker.
The King's Shilling
5. The King's Shilling
February 27, 1982
Captain Willard recruits two youths to the King's Army by tricking them to receive a shilling each in a betting game. Swiftnick liberates them, and Willard wants revenge.
The Secret Folk
4. The Secret Folk
February 20, 1982
Captain Spiker hunts Turpin and Swiftnick into a forest, where they encounter the secret Romany folk.
The Godmother
3. The Godmother
February 13, 1982
Sir John Glutton has a visit from his Godmother, the Duchess of Durham. To be her heir Sir John must convince her that he is married - despite being a stubborn bachelor.
Sentence of Death (2)
2. Sentence of Death (2)
February 06, 1982
Barnaby Husk seems struck by plague and is considered mortally ill. He takes Maggot Poll by surprise and escapes from 'the Fox', with Rupert as hostage.
Sentence of Death (1)
1. Sentence of Death (1)
January 30, 1982
The King's cousin is the only one to escape an attack by cruel highwayman Barnaby Husk. Fleeing into woods, he stumbles upon Isaac Rag, who leads him to 'the Fox'.
Description
Richard O'Sullivan stars as Dick Turpin in this action-filled adventure series chronicling the exploits of England's most celebrated highwayman.
  • Premiere Date
    January 06, 1979
  • Rating
    7.5  (8)