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Dick Turpin: Swiftnick

Episode score 7.8 Good

Swiftnick

  • 1.
  • Season: 1
  • Episode: 1
  • First Aired: 1/6/1979

EPISODE OVERVIEW

2 Reviews | 3 Votes

When an innkeeper is evicted by greedy landowner Sir John Glutton, and her impetuous son is branded an outlaw by the authorities, they seek help from Dick Turpin, who has an old score to settle with Sir John. Read full recap »

Writers:
Richard Carpenter
Director:
Charles Crichton
Stars:
Richard O'Sullivan (Dick Turpin)
Recurring Role:
Christopher Benjamin (Sir John Glutton)
David Daker (Captain Nathan Spiker)
Michael Deeks (Swiftnick)
Guest Star:
Jo Rowbottom (Mrs. Smith)
Alex McCrindle (Dr. Hector Andrews)
  • The real Dick Turpin (1705-1739) was nothing more than a thief and a murderer, but in this episode he is given a background that has themes reminiscent of the Robin Hood saga. Apparently he went off to fight for his country and found on his return that his father's farm had been stolen by the evil Sir John Glutton. Turpin now steals from the rich and - at least - lends money to the poor. edit »
  • Turpin: Will you do everything I say?
    Nick: Yes, Mr Turpin.
    Turpin: Oh, will you stop calling me "Mr Turpin"? Otherwise we'll have every thieftaker in England after us. edit »
  • Spiker: The sword is a gentleman's weapon
    Dick Turpin: Then why are you using it? edit »
  • Turpin decides to call Nick Smith "Swiftnick" as a tribute to another famous highwayman. John "Swift Nick" Nevison (1639-1684) got his nickname from none other than King Charles II who was impressed by Nevison's flamboyance and the fact that the highwayman never used violence. edit »
  • 7.5
    francklloyd's avatarmember since: Mar 18, 2006

    Swiftnick

    The Bottom Line: "Pilot episode"

    Good harmless fun. ...Continue »

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  • expatriot's avatarmember since: Apr 9, 2006

    Swiftnick

    The Bottom Line: "Well written"

    First-ever episode of the classic series and the introduction of the main characters: Dick Turpin and his accomplice, Switftnick ...Continue »

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Show Score 6.6 good
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