"Historically accurate" is subjective. Take an inside look at The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin. Premieres March 1. https://apple.co/_DickTurpin
In “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” Dick Turpin (Noel Fielding) sets out on a journey of wildly absurd escapades when he’s made the reluctant leader of a band of outlaws — and tasked with outwitting corrupt lawman and self-appointed thief-taker Jonathan Wilde (Hugh Bonneville). In this irreverent retelling set in the 18th century, Turpin is the most famous but least likely of highway robbers, whose success is defined mostly by his charm, showmanship and great hair. Together with his gang of lovable rogues, Turpin rides the highs and lows of his new endeavors, including a brush with celebrity, all whilst trying to escape the clutches of the thief-taker.
Starring alongside Fielding (“The Mighty Boosh,” “The Great British Bake Off”) in the ensemble cast are Ellie White (“The Windsors”), Marc Wootton (“High & Dry”), Duayne Boachie (“Blue Story”), Hugh Bonneville (“Downton Abbey”), Tamsin Greig (“Episodes”), Asim Chaudhry (“The Sandman”), Dolly Wells (“The Outlaws”), Joe Wilkinson (“Sex Education”), Mark Heap (“Friday Night Dinner”), Geoff McGivern (“Free Rein”), Michael Fielding (“The Mighty Boosh“), Samuel Leakey (“Gretel & Hansel”) and Kiri Flaherty.
In “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” Dick Turpin (Noel Fielding) sets out on a journey of wildly absurd escapades when he’s made the reluctant leader of a band of outlaws — and tasked with outwitting corrupt lawman and self-appointed thief-taker Jonathan Wilde (Hugh Bonneville). In this irreverent retelling set in the 18th century, Turpin is the most famous but least likely of highway robbers, whose success is defined mostly by his charm, showmanship and great hair. Together with his gang of lovable rogues, Turpin rides the highs and lows of his new endeavors, including a brush with celebrity, all whilst trying to escape the clutches of the thief-taker.
Starring alongside Fielding (“The Mighty Boosh,” “The Great British Bake Off”) in the ensemble cast are Ellie White (“The Windsors”), Marc Wootton (“High & Dry”), Duayne Boachie (“Blue Story”), Hugh Bonneville (“Downton Abbey”), Tamsin Greig (“Episodes”), Asim Chaudhry (“The Sandman”), Dolly Wells (“The Outlaws”), Joe Wilkinson (“Sex Education”), Mark Heap (“Friday Night Dinner”), Geoff McGivern (“Free Rein”), Michael Fielding (“The Mighty Boosh“), Samuel Leakey (“Gretel & Hansel”) and Kiri Flaherty.
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00:00 [MUSIC]
00:03 300 years ago, a sinister threat stalked the roads of England.
00:08 [MUSIC]
00:09 The terrifying Highwomen.
00:11 [MUSIC]
00:12 When violence and brutality reigned,
00:15 [MUSIC]
00:16 one dreaded Highwomen showed the world his dick.
00:21 Richard Turpin, but mostly just dick.
00:24 [MUSIC]
00:25 The story of our show is really the fictional version of Dick Turpin.
00:29 He was a real Highwoman in 18th century England.
00:33 >> Yeah, I'm Ed, I'm playing Dick Turpin.
00:35 This is Noel.
00:37 He's been my double.
00:39 >> What was everyone around?
00:40 >> All right, I knew it was too good to be true.
00:43 >> [LAUGH]
00:44 >> This is a story in a slightly different way.
00:46 >> There's gonna be less violence on my watch.
00:48 [SOUND]
00:49 >> More charm, maybe even some panache.
00:52 >> Well, this will be interesting.
00:54 >> This is what I was destined to do.
00:56 Lead a gang of dashing outlaws.
00:58 [SOUND]
01:00 >> Sorry.
01:01 [SOUND]
01:01 [APPLAUSE]
01:03 >> Dick's gang, a classic comedy incompetence.
01:06 >> I love them hookables.
01:08 >> They're seriously inept.
01:09 >> I just push that button and it comes out that tube.
01:12 >> Hello, Turpin.
01:14 >> Dick Turpin is on Jonathan Wilde's hit list.
01:17 >> You stole from the syndicate.
01:19 >> Are they a reggae band?
01:20 >> Don't be taken in by all this hokal pokal, son.
01:22 Come back to the butchers and work for me.
01:25 [SOUND]
01:26 [MUSIC]
01:28 >> I'm seeing the best of British comedy.
01:30 >> What is it you do?
01:31 >> We're highwaymen.
01:33 >> What?
01:34 >> He said, we're men.
01:36 It's from Newcastle league.
01:38 >> There's a lot of good people in this show.
01:40 I wish I could remember any of their names.
01:42 [LAUGH]
01:44 [MUSIC]
01:50 >> Stand and deliver.
01:52 [MUSIC]
01:55 >> Hopefully it's the right level of action.
01:57 >> Comedy and ballet.
02:01 >> It's pretty much a documentary.
02:03 >> It's not a documentary.
02:05 >> Is this historically accurate?
02:07 >> Yeah.
02:08 >> Tune in and find out.
02:10 [MUSIC]
02:18 [BLANK_AUDIO]