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.

‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+

The adventure comedy stars British funnyman Noel Fielding in new tales about an 18th century band of highway outlaws.
July 3, 2024 8:11am

Apple TV+ has given the green light for a second season of the adventure comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, starring Noel Fielding.

The British series, which debuted worldwide on March 1, has comic and actor Fielding playing 18th century highwayman Dick Turpin alongside his merry band of outlaws. “Together with his gang of lovable rogues, Turpin rides the highs and lows of his new endeavors, including a brush with celebrity,” Apple TV+ said of the comedy headed to another cycle.

There’s no word on casting or a premiere date for the second season of the British comedy created by Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis and Stuart Lane. The first season ensemble cast included Duayne Boachie, Ellie White, Marc Wootton, Asim Chaudry, Mark Heap and Hugh Bonneville as a ruthless and corrupt thief-taker.

The first season finale streamed on March 29, 2024 and complemented the cliff hanger fifth episode entitled Tommy Silversides.

The title of the British comedy makes clear the series diverges, with silly implications, from the historical character of Dick Turpin.

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is produced for Apple TV+ by Big Talk Studios, which is part of ITV Studios, and is written by Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain, with Fielding.

The series is executive produced by Kenton Allen, Fielding, Victoria Grew, Anthony Wilcox and Ben Palmer, who will direct the second season. Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain are co-executive producers.