The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is a brand-new show heading to Apple TV+, and it’s perfect for comedy fans. Mainly because it’s got Noel Fielding leaving the tent of The Great British Bake-Off and returning to his roots.
For those of us who grew up during the height of The Mighty Boosh, it’s nice to have Fielding back in the acting scene. The way that show had a hold on millennials all across the United Kingdom and even in the United States should be acknowledged. Since then, Fielding has become a bigger name through his comedic commentary and co-hosting The Great British Bake-Off, but it’s made me miss Fielding’s comedic side, so I’m excited for The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin.
The new show, which stars Fielding and Downton Abbey fave (or Paddington’s dad, if you rather) Hugh Bonneville, takes us back to the days of old with a hilarious take on history, giving us a fabricated story of Dick Turpin (a real-life highwayman). Here’s everything we know about the new series—including when you can see it.
When can we see it?!
The exciting news is that the show is set to premiere on March 1 with two episodes. New episodes drop every week through March 29. Apple TV+’s weekly release schedule still feels very much like part of the cable television mindset and works to keep the conversation going.
So, throughout the entire month of March we’ll get to talk about The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin!
Who is bringing The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin to life?
Along with Bonneville and Fielding comes a great list of comedic actors to tell the story, however false, of Dick Turpin. Fans of The Mighty Boosh will also get to see Michael Fielding in the show with his brother, along with some of the best minds in comedy today!
The full cast includes Ellie White, Marc Wootton, Duayne Boachie, Tamsin Greig, Asim Chaudhry, Dolly Wells, Joe Wilkinson, Mark Heap, Geoff McGivern, Samuel Leakey, and Kiri Flaherty.
What to expect
What is funny about this show thus far is that it makes it very clear that it is a “wildly absurd” look at the life and adventures of Dick Turpin.
The show is described as follows: “In The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, Dick Turpin (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, Dick 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, Dick 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.”
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We still have some time before The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, but you should definitely be excited.
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