The cast is a who’s who of comedy favourites.

By Abby Robinson

Published: Friday, 01 March 2024 at 08:00 AM


Noel Fielding has momentarily stepped away from Bake Off’s big white tent to transform into legendary highwayman Dick Turpin for Apple TV+ comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin.

Across the six-parter, Dick and his gang are hunted down by Hugh Bonneville’s Jonathan Wild, who operates on both sides of the law, as they come face to face with myriad eccentric and interesting characters, played by a plethora of comedy favourites.

But who’s who, and where might you have seen them before?

Read on for everything you need to know.

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin cast

For more information about the characters and where else you’ve seen the people who play them, read on.

Noel Fielding plays Dick Turpin

Dick Turpin (Noel Fielding) in highwayman attire, holding his hands together in front of a castle
Noel Fielding plays Dick Turpin.
Apple TV+

Who is Dick Turpin? The infamous highwayman who, in this version, is a vegan pacifist who prefers not to raise his voice.

Where have I seen Noel Fielding before? He’s best known for subversive knees-up The Mighty Boosh, a string of British comedy panel shows, and for co-hosting Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off.

Hugh Bonneville plays Jonathan Wild

Jonathan Wild sat in a jail, wearing a neck brace
Hugh Bonneville plays Jonathan Wild.
Apple TV+

Who is Jonathan Wild? A “corrupt lawman and self-appointed thief-taker” who is hunting down Dick and his crew. 

Where have I seen Hugh Bonneville before? His extensive CV includes Paul King’s Paddington, Julian Fellowes’ Downton Abbey, BBC comedy W1A and BBC drama The Gold, which recounts the story of the Brink’sMat robbery. 

Ellie White plays Nell Brazier

Nell Brazier wearing an orange hat, looking up
Ellie White plays Nell Brazier.
Apple

Who is Nell Brazier? A member of Dick’s gang who has always wanted to be highwayman, ditching her life of luxury at age 16 to pursue her dream. Nell is also handy with a weapon.

Where have I seen Ellie White before? Her CV includes Jamie Demetriou’s Channel 4 comedy Stath Lets Flats, BBC comedy The Other One alongside Lauren Socha, Channel 4 sitcom The Windsors and BBC sketch show Ellie & Natasia with Natasia Demetriou.

Marc Wootton plays Moose Pleck 

Moose Pleck standing in the forest with an anxious expression on his face
Marc Wootton plays Moose Pleck.
Apple TV

Who is Moose Pleck? Another member of Dick’s crew. He might look intimidating, but on the inside he’s as soft as they come. Moose is employed to be Dick’s ‘muscle’.

Where have I seen Marc Wootton before? He’s best known for Christmas musical comedy Nativity and has appeared in numerous sketch shows.

Duayne Boachie plays Honesty Courage

Dick Turpin peering through a circular window
Duayne Boachie plays Honesty Courage.
Apple TV+

Who is Honesty Courage? Also part of Dick’s inner circle, Honesty is the tracker. He can be slow on the uptake, but Honesty also has moments of brilliance.

Where have I seen Duayne Boachie before? He’s best known for starring as Zack Loveday in Hollyoaks.

Tamsin Greig plays Helen Gwinear

Helen Gwinear wearing period dress, standing in a doorway with Turpin and Nell behind her
Tamsin Greig plays Helen Gwinear.
Apple TV

Who is Helen Gwinear? The head of the Syndicate, a coalition of organised crime groups. She is described as “uncompromising” and “brutal”. 

Where have I seen Tamsin Greig before? You might have watched her in Channel 4 comedy Friday Night Dinner, ITV period drama Belgravia, BBC sitcom Episodes, Channel 4 Green Wing, Tamara Drew starring Gemma Arterton, and BBC series Love Soup.

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Asim Chaudhry plays Craig the Warlock

Craig the Warlock smiling while stood at a table, covered in clutter
Asim Chaudhry plays Craig the Warlock.
Apple

Who is Craig the Warlock? He’s failed his warlock exams multiple times, despite his very best efforts, and is afraid of being caught performing magic without the required documentation.

Where have I seen Asim Chaudhry before? He’s best known for BBC mockumentary sitcom People Just Do Nothing and Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.

Mark Heap plays John Turpin

John Turpin sat down while talking to someone
Mark Heap plays John Turpin.
Apple TV

Who is John Turpin? Dick’s butcher father. John has a complicated relationship with his son, who he loves, but prefers not to show it.

Where have I seen Mark Heap before? His credits include Channel 4 comedies Friday Night Dinner, Spaced and Green wing, Upstart Crow starring David Mitchell and BBC costume drama Lark Rise to Candleford.

Kiri Flaherty plays Little Karen

Little Karen sat at a table, talking to someone
Kiri Flaherty plays Little Karen.
Apple TV

Who is Little Karen? She works at a local tavern.

Where have I seen Kiri Flaherty before? This is her first major role.

Dolly Wells plays Eliza Bean

Eliza Bean wearing period dress, smiling, standing in a group
Dolly Wells plays Eliza Bean.
Apple TV

Who is Eliza Bean? A true crime writer who is documenting Dick and co’s escapades.

Where have I seen Dolly Wells before? You might have watched her in Sky sitcom Spy, Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, BBC sitcom Some Girls and Stephen Merchant’s The Outlaws.

Joe Wilkinson plays Geoffrey the Gaoler

Joe Wilkinson
Joe Wilkinson plays Geoffrey the Gaoler.
ITV

Who is Geoffrey the Gaoler? Exactly what he says on the tin – a jailer/security guard who says yes to anyone who requires his services. 

Where have I seen Joe Wilkinson before? He’s best known for appearing on British comedy panel shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats and he’s had roles in Ricky Gervais’s After Life, Netflix’s Sex Education and Stefan Golaszewski Him & Her.

Additional main cast includes:

  • Michael Fielding (The Mighty Boosh) as Benny Turpin – Dick’s cousin
  • Samuel Leakey (Treason) as Chrisopher Wilde – Jonathan Wilde’s son
  • Geoff McGivern (Free Rein) as Lord Rookwood

Dick Turpin guest stars include:

  • Greg Davies (Tasmaster) as Leslie Duvall
  • Laura Checkley (Screw) as Sandra
  • Jessica Hynes (W1A) as The Reddlehag
  • Paul Kaye (After Life) as Ratclyff
  • Guz Khan (Man Like Mobeen) as Gow
  • Diane Morgan (Cunk on Britain) as Maureen
  • Connor Swindells (Sex Education) as Tommy Silversides
  • David Threlfall (Shameless) as Tom King

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin premieres globally with the first two episodes on Friday 1st March 2024, followed by new episodes weekly, every Friday exclusively on Apple TV+.

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