Drama | Action
Station:
ITV (UK)
Status:
Ended
Start:
1979-01-06
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Dick Turpin is a British television drama series starring Richard O'Sullivan and Michael Deeks. It was created by Richard Carpenter, Paul Knight and Sydney Cole and written by Richard Carpenter, John Kane, Charles Crichton and Paul Wheeler, it was made by Gatetarn, Seacastle productions in-association with London Weekend Television between 1979 and 1982. 26 half hour episodes and one feature-length episode were filmed on location at Maidenhead in Berkshire, England.The series is loosely based on the adventures of the real 18th century highwayman Dick Turpin.
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S4E4 - The Secret Folk
Swiftnick frees Aphrina, a gypsy girl from a forester's trap. In order to prove to her tribe he has not shamed the girl, Swiftnick must face three ordeals chosen by fate. As Swiftnick is already wounded, Turpin steps in to face the tasks instead.
Air Date: 19 Feb 1982 18:00 (CDT)
S4E5 - The King's Shilling
Swiftnick comes to the aid of a pair of young lads who have been tricked into joining the King's army. The recruiting officers, Captain Willard and his posh accomplish Newell, double back "The Bell" inn to get their revenge on the young highwayman.
Air Date: 26 Feb 1982 18:00 (CDT)
S4E6 - The Hanging
Turpin and Swiftnick come to the aid of a woman calling herself 'Mrs Brownlow', who is being blackmailed by Captain Spiker. Unfortunately, Turpin gets caught and is sentenced to death by hanging.
Air Date: 05 Mar 1982 18:00 (CDT)