Dick Turpin
1979 · 4 seasons · 31 eps · ★ 7.4 · Drama, Comedy
Ended
Richard O'Sullivan stars as Dick Turpin in this action-filled adventure series chronicling the exploits of England's most celebrated highwayman.
Created by Richard Carpenter
Network: ITV1
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Cast
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Richard O'Sullivan Dick Turpin -
Michael Deeks Swiftnick -
Christopher Benjamin Sir John Glutton -
David Daker Captain Nathan Spiker - J Joan Rhodes Big Nell
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Alfie Bass Isaac Rag -
Patrick Macnee Lord James Melford -
Susan Hampshire Lady Melford -
Wilfrid Hyde-White Governor Sir Basil Appleyard -
Donald Pleasence Ignatius Slake - A Annabelle Lee Jane Kelsey
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Mary Crosby Jane Harding
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