Dick Turpin

1979 - 1982•4 seasons•31 episodes•~30m•

★7.4(9 ratings)

DramaComedy

Overview

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

Creators

Richard Carpenter

Watchlist

Main Cast

Keywords

18th centuryhighwayman

Did You Know?

The series spans 4 seasons with 31 episodes in total (avg. 8 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes.

The series ran from 1979 to 1982 — a total of 3 years on air.

Originally aired on ITV1.

Dick Turpin

1979 - 1982•4 seasons•31 episodes•~30m•

★7.4(9 ratings)

DramaComedy

Overview

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

Creators

Richard Carpenter

Watchlist

Main Cast

Keywords

18th centuryhighwayman

Did You Know?

The series spans 4 seasons with 31 episodes in total (avg. 8 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes.

The series ran from 1979 to 1982 — a total of 3 years on air.

Originally aired on ITV1.

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Rating

7.4/10

Good

9 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Dick Turpin

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

1/6/1979

Last Episode:

3/6/1982

Networks:

Production Companies:

LWT

Gatetarn

Seacastle

Official Website View on IMDb

Dick Turpin

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Richard O'Sullivan

Michael Deeks

Keywords

Did You Know?

Dick Turpin

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Richard O'Sullivan

Michael Deeks

Keywords

Did You Know?

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

Dick Turpin's Greatest Adventure

Season 4

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