TV Show

Dick Turpin

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

TV Show Stats +8%

4 seasons

31 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1979

Rating

TV Show

7.3/10

7 votes • HD

Season 1

13 episodes
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Swiftnick
Episode 1

Swiftnick

Episode 1 • Jan 06, 1979

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.

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The Capture
Episode 2

The Capture

Episode 2 • Jan 13, 1979

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.

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The Champion
Episode 3

The Champion

Episode 3 • Jan 20, 1979

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.

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The Poacher
Episode 4

The Poacher

Episode 4 • Jan 27, 1979

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.

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The Pursuit
Episode 5

The Pursuit

Episode 5 • Feb 03, 1979

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

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The Blacksmith
Episode 6

The Blacksmith

Episode 6 • Feb 10, 1979

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.

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Season 2

7 episodes
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The Fox (1)
Episode 1

The Fox (1)

Episode 1 • Feb 16, 1980

Turpin and Swiftnick try to aid a dying highwayman, but are caught by Lord Manderfell. He offers Turpin a choice: hang or be hunted like a fox...

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The Fox (2)
Episode 2

The Fox (2)

Episode 2 • Feb 23, 1980

Turpin, only one step ahead of Manderfell's huntsmen, discovers the secret of the Devil's Chimney and the rightful owner of Joe Cutler's loot.

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Blood Money
Episode 3

Blood Money

Episode 3 • Mar 01, 1980

Turpin and Swiftnick, hotly pursued by the Dragoons, run into old adversary Sir John Glutton; he now has a price on his head for treason.

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Deadlier than the Male
Episode 4

Deadlier than the Male

Episode 4 • Mar 08, 1980

Turpin, assisted by Swiftnick, rescues Mary from Edward Faversham and his accomplices. In revenge, Faversham hires Catherine Langford to help snare Turpin.

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The Elixir of Life
Episode 5

The Elixir of Life

Episode 5 • Mar 15, 1980

The enigmatic Dr. Mandragola arrives at the inn where Turpin and Swiftnick are hiding out. They learn the secret of his famed Elixir of Life, but are endangered by unwelcome guests.

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The Thief-Taker
Episode 6

The Thief-Taker

Episode 6 • Mar 22, 1980

Turpin takes on the mantle of Jeremiah Snare, the famous Thief-taker, to fool Lord Fordingham and trap his dedicated pursuer, Captain Nathan Spiker.

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Season 3

5 episodes
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Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (1)
Episode 1

Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (1)

Episode 1 • May 16, 1981

Jane Harding is sent by her wounded father to England from Maryland, with papers that could discredit and topple the tyrannical Governor Appleyard.

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Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (2)
Episode 2

Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (2)

Episode 2 • May 23, 1981

Jane must get to Bristol to present the papers to the Attorney General, but the fastest way for her to get there is to steal Turpin's horse, Black Bess.

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Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (3)
Episode 3

Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (3)

Episode 3 • May 30, 1981

A choice remark from Turpin leads to a duel with hotheaded Noll Bridger. As it plays out, Fytton catches up with them and swiftly imprisons both Turpin and Swiftnick.

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Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (4)
Episode 4

Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (4)

Episode 4 • Jun 06, 1981

Turpin and Swiftnick break out of prison only to be captured by Ignatius Slake, a religious maniac. He decrees that Turpin be burned alive on a flaming cartwheel.

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Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (5)
Episode 5

Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure (5)

Episode 5 • Jun 13, 1981

Rescued by Jane Harding, Turpin determines to help her in her mission to have the corrupt governor arrested.

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Season 4

6 episodes
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Sentence of Death (1)
Episode 1

Sentence of Death (1)

Episode 1 • Jan 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'.

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Sentence of Death (2)
Episode 2

Sentence of Death (2)

Episode 2 • Feb 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.

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The Godmother
Episode 3

The Godmother

Episode 3 • Feb 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.

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The Secret Folk
Episode 4

The Secret Folk

Episode 4 • Feb 20, 1982

Captain Spiker hunts Turpin and Swiftnick into a forest, where they encounter the secret Romany folk.

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The King's Shilling
Episode 5

The King's Shilling

Episode 5 • Feb 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.

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The Hanging
Episode 6

The Hanging

Episode 6 • Mar 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.

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