Known for his work with The Mighty Boosh comedy troupe alongside Julian Barratt and as a co-presenter of “The Great British Bake Off,” Noel Fielding might still be something of a cult figure in the U.S.; he’s quite the name in comedy in the U.K. Today at Winter TCA (Television Critics Association), Apple unveiled a first look at his new upcoming comedy-adventure series, “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” starring Fielding in the titular role as the legendary British highwayman.
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The six-episode Apple Original series will premiere globally on Friday, March 1, 2024, with the first two episodes followed by a new episode every Friday through March 29. “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin” is created by Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, and Stuart Lane, and written by Jon Brittain, Richard Naylor, Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, and Stuart Lane, with Noel Fielding.
The ensemble cast alongside Fielding includes 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.
Here’s the official synopsis:
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, 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.
Episodes one to three are directed by Palmer (BAFTA TV Award and Rose d’Or Award-winning “The Inbetweeners,” “The Inbetweeners Movie”), and episodes four to six are directed by George Kane (BAFTA TV Award-nominated “Timewasters,” “Inside No. 9,” “Crashing”).
“The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin” premieres March 1. Watch the first trailer below.