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Dick Turpin•Season 1•Episode 4

The Poacher

7.3/10 · 34 votesJan 27, 197930 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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When Turpin and Swiftnick discover a poacher in their 'manor' they suspect Vizard is the culprit, but Sir John Glutton's nephew provides the answer.

Directed byJames Allen
Written byRichard Carpenter
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Richard O'Sullivan

Richard O'Sullivan

Dick Turpin

Michael Deeks

Michael Deeks

Swiftnick

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Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter

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Kenneth Higgins

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Brian Freemantle

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Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

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James Allen

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Episode Summary

"The Poacher" is episode 4 of Dick Turpin season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 34 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by James Allen and written by Richard Carpenter, it aired on January 27, 1979.

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