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Richard "Dick" Turpin (bap. 1705 – 7 April 1739) was an English highwayman whose exploits were romanticised following his execution in York for horse theft. Turpin may have followed his father's profession as a butcher early in life, but by the early 1730s he had joined a gang of deer thieves, and later became a poacher, burglar, horse thief and murderer. He is also known for a fictional 200-mile (320 km) overnight ride from London to York on his horse Black Bess, a story that was made famous by the Victorian novelist William Harrison Ainsworth almost 100 years after Turpin's death.
Turpin's involvement in the crime for which he is most closely associated—highway robbery—followed the arrest of the other members of his gang in 1735. He then disappeared from public view towards the end of that year, only to resurface in 1737 with two new accomplices, one of whom he may have accidentally shot and killed. Turpin fled from the scene and shortly afterwards killed a man who attempted his capture. Later that year he moved to Yorkshire and assumed the alias of John Palmer. While he was staying at an inn, local magistrates became suspicious of "Palmer", and made enquiries as to how he funded his lifestyle. Suspected of being a horse thief, "Palmer" was imprisoned in York Castle, to be tried at the next assizes. Turpin's true identity was revealed by a letter he wrote to his brother-in-law from his prison cell, which fell into the hands of the authorities. On 22 March 1739 Turpin was found guilty on two charges of horse theft and sentenced to death; he was executed on 7 April 1739.
Joe Lycett (born 1988) is a British comedian. He is has appeared on Chris Addison's Show & Tell on E4, 8 out of 10 Cats on Channel 4 and as the announcer on Saturday BBC One show Epic Win.
He was the 2009 Chortle Student Comedian of the Year, the runner-up in the 2009 Laughing Horse New Act of The Year, and a finalist in the 2011 BBC New Comedy Awards.
He appeared on the E4 show Dirty Digest and was a guest on 11 November 2011 episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats.
Lycett is openly bisexual, with a preference for males. He described himself that way on E4 stand-up series Show & Tell.
Actors: Jeremy Bulloch (actor), Caroline Munro (actress), Napoleon Ryan (actor), Chris Stone (writer), Chris Stone (director), Chris Stone (editor), Richard Jack (actor), Emily Hall (actress), Les Hemstock (actor), Les Hemstock (producer), Les Hemstock (writer), Katie Reddin-Clancy (actress), Trudi Ross (actress), Mark Johnston (actor), Ray Johnson (actor),
Genres: Adventure, Short,Actors: Jo Marriott (actress), Scott McIntyre (miscellaneous crew), Mark Senior (editor), Tony Rotherham (actor), Roger Finnigan (producer), Roger Finnigan (director), James Lauren (actor), Simon Schofield (producer), David Fredrickson (actor), John Langford (actor), Nicola Mackrell (miscellaneous crew), David Leverton (actor), Claire Jones (actress), Noel Byrne (actor),
Genres: Documentary, History,Actors: José Truchado (writer), Cris Huerta (actor), Ramón Lillo (actor), Antonio Mayans (actor), Ricardo Palacios (actor), Pedro del Rey (editor), Manuel Zarzo (actor), Helga Liné (actress), Ricardo Palacios (writer), Alfonso Santisteban (composer), Tito García (actor), Sancho Gracia (actor), Rafael Hernández (actor), Cihangir Gaffari (actor), Luis Gaspar (actor),
Genres: Adventure,Actors: Hal Osmond (actor), Allan Cuthbertson (actor), James Needs (editor), Norman Mitchell (actor), Raymond Rollett (actor), Philip Friend (actor), Tadeo Villalba (miscellaneous crew), David Paltenghi (director), Diane Hart (actress), George Mossman (actor), Eric Winstone (composer), Barry De Boulay (actor), Ivor Collin (actor), Joel Murcott (writer),
Genres: Adventure, Short,Actors: Norman Leavitt (actor), Jock Mahoney (actor), Guy Kingsford (actor), Leonard Carey (actor), Gene Collins (actor), David Dunbar (actor), Jimmy Aubrey (actor), Barry Brooks (actor), Al Ferguson (actor), Frank Hagney (actor), Lumsden Hare (actor), Louis Hayward (actor), Leslie Denison (actor), Sheldon Jett (actor), Hank Mann (actor),
Plot: While escaping from the police, English highwayman Dick Turpin meets Joyce Greene. They marry and Turpin settles down to respectability until his mother-in-law discovers he is the famous outlaw. He resumes his old calling along with Tom King and uncovers evidence that proves his arch-enemy, Lord Willoughby, is plotting against King George. He is betrayed by Cecile, a jealous accomplice, and to protect his wife, Turpin rides the 200 miles from London to York.
Keywords: america, b-movie, baron, baroness, betrayal, conspiracy, court-trial, daughter, death, death-sentenceActors: Victor McLaglen (actor), Alexander Field (actor), James Finlayson (actor), Lewis Gilbert (actor), Clyde Cook (producer), Emily Fitzroy (actress), Gibb McLaughlin (actor), Cecil Humphreys (actor), Dallas Bower (editor), Jane Carr (actress), Victor Kendall (writer), John Stafford (director), Victor Hanbury (director), Frank Vosper (actor), Helen Ferrers (actress),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Joseph R. Tozer (actor), Wallace Bosco (actor), Judd Green (actor), James Knight (actor), Wally Patch (actor), George Turner (actor), George J. Banfield (producer), George J. Banfield (writer), Reginald Fogwell (writer), Holland Bennett (actor), Kenneth McLaglen (actor), Gabrielle Morton (actress), Betty Siddons (actress), Leslie Eveleigh (director),
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Short,Actors: Isobel Elsom (actress), Maurice Elvey (director), Lewis Gilbert (actor), Cecil Humphreys (actor), Leslie Howard Gordon (writer), Malcolm Tod (actor), Matheson Lang (actor), Norman Page (actor), James English (actor), Tony Fraser (actor), Harrison Ainsworth (writer), Somers Bellamy (actor), Madame d'Esterre (actress), Lily Iris (actress),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Lewin Fitzhamon (actor), Lewin Fitzhamon (director), Dolly Lupone (actress), Tom Mowbray (actor), Claude Whitten (actor), Emily Custance (actress), Louis Stanislaus (actor), Nathaniel Menzies (actor), Frank Cousins (actor), George Curtiss (actor), Willie Hartill (actor), Elco Mearson (actor), Cliff Bing (actor),
Plot: Dick enters a village by moonlight and by standing on his horse unfastens a latticed window of a house, creeps into the bedroom, and an old woman in fear and trembling of the pistol leveled at her, wisely hands over her valuables. The highwayman is at an inn drinking with a confederate, when he is surprised by a number of mounted constables, who are after him. A struggle ensues but Dick, helped by a pretty barmaid, is successful in making his escape. An exciting chase through the country. Dick holds up a coach, scares the occupants, and rides off. The coach has not proceeded far, when it is again stopped, this time by the constables, who are anxious to learn the whereabouts of "The Knight of the Road." An exchange is made with one of the passengers, who, knowing the country well, is eager to assist: The pursuers have to change horses, because their animals are distressed. Dick stops at an inn for refreshment when he hears his pursuers approaching. The landlord argues and tries to disarm their suspicions, but they rush past him in time to see their prey vanish through the back door. They tear furiously after him. Clearing a high toll-gate, Dick leaves the officers far behind. They are further hindered by the toll-keeper, who insists upon his full dues before opening the gate. The highwayman meets a pretty maiden, and with kisses seals her promise to mislead the constables. While they are galloping along in quite a wrong direction, Dick encounters a friend in distress, with whom he generously shares his plunder. The final scene shows the death of his famous horse, "Black Bess," and Dick is heart-broken at the loss of his faithful friend and companion.
Genres: Adventure, Short,Actors: Charles Raymond (director), Fred Ginnett (actor), Fred Ginnett (writer), Mrs. Ginnett (actress),
Genres: Adventure, Short,Everyone thinks they know the story
Of Dick Turpin's highway glory
But my past was far more gory
I was no saint
You think life is one big antic
My profession is romantic
Hate to be pedantic
But it ain't
As a butcher down in Essex
I was handy with a knife
Had a sideline as a poacher
Led a less than honest life
The notorious gang of Gregory
Liked my style and dedication
They signed me up and gave me
A real robber's education
We rampaged through the Essex farms
We stole and robbed and fought
But when the law came for us
I escaped and they got caught
I became a highwayman
Was daylight robbery
I was no prince charming
Nothing dandy about me
The truth is, I was violent
And with my good mate, Matt King
Robbed travellers at gunpoint
Money, watches, anything!
My horse it wasn't called Black Bess
Although that's what you've read
Was no romantic hero
Shot not one but two men dead
The legend that surrounds me
Misses out the crucial part
I was a ruthless killer
With a ruthless killer's heart
Was a vicious highwayman
A source of pain and tears
When you hear how my story ends
You won't believe your ears
I ran away to Yorkshire
Changed my name to John Palmer
Was sent to prison
After stealing chickens from a farmer
Wrote a letter to my family
A plea it did relate
The postman saw the envelope
And here's the twist of fate
He had taught me how to write
So he knew I'd lied
'That's not John Palmer's hand
That's Dick Turpin's! ' he cried!
Was a vicious highwayman
My crimes had brought me fame
Was stitched up by a postie
That's not glamourous... that's lame!
No more stand and deliver
You'll remember this, I hope
It's no fun hanging with highwaymen