Deadlier Than the Male 

Dick Turpin has saved a young serving wench from the clutches of scrupulous nobleman Edward Faversham and his two friends. Shortly thereafter he helps the Catherine Langford and her serving... See full summary »

Director:

Dennis Abey

Writers:

Richard Carpenter (creator), Sidney Cole (creator)

Stars:

Richard O'Sullivan, Michael Deeks, Simon Rouse

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Richard O'Sullivan	...	Dick Turpin
Michael Deeks	...	Swiftnick
Simon Rouse	...	Edward Faversham
Lindsay Duncan	...	Catherine Langford
Julia Swift	...	Wimple
Tony Boncza	...	Gill Crabtree
Marc Sinden	...	Joss Melford
Evan Ross	...	Mr. Williams
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Nicola Wright	...	Mary

Storyline

Dick Turpin has saved a young serving wench from the clutches of scrupulous nobleman Edward Faversham and his two friends. Shortly thereafter he helps the Catherine Langford and her serving girl Wimple, who's carriage has overturned. Dick is distressed to learn the beautiful Catherine is engaged to be married to Faversham. When Wimple returns to the forest requesting Dicks help, little does he suspect he is walking into a trap.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Biography | Comedy | History

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Did You Know?

Goofs

A foil is thrown at Marc Sinden for him to catch, which he fumbles and eventually holds, but the take was left in as it seemed so right for his character, but you can see him start to laugh.

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Quotes

Catherine Langford: And what about love?
Dick Turpin: Love? Love is a very good wine. But not to be drank to often.

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Details

Release Date:

8 March 1980 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gatetarn, Seacastle