Popular Apple TV+ show starring British comedian returning for second series
APPLE TV+ has given the green light for the return of a popular British period show.
The streamer is behind hit programmes such as The Morning Show, Slow Horses, and Masters of the Air.
Great British Bake Off presenter Noel Fielding, 51, recently starred in The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin.
The historical comedy series followed the life of his character, Dick Turpin, leader of the infamous Essex Gang.
He committed various petty crimes alongside a team of lovable rogues in a bid to become the greatest highwayman in England.
The protagonist is also pursued by Jonathan Wilde, the thief-taker general, who is played by Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville.
This is on top of a secret criminal organisation called The Syndicate who are also after him as he rides the highs and lows of a celebrity reputation.
Now the global company has given the go ahead for a follow up instalment, following the success of the first series.
Other stars in the series include BAFTA nominated actress Jessica Hynes, and Sex Education star Connor Swindells.
Shameless star David Threlfall and Motherland comedian Diane Morgan have also had significant roles in the show.
This comes as the future of The Great British Bake Off – which Noel has presented since 2017 – was confirmed back in April.
Channel 4 struck a deal with producers at Love Productions to keep the show after fears that it could have been snapped up by a foreign streamer.
A TV insider revealed: “Love Productions, which makes Bake Off, really wants to make the show as accessible as possible for the army of devotees who’ve loyally supported them for the past 14 years.
“So despite rumours of multi-million pound deals with streamers, they’ve decided to stick with Channel 4 where the whole nation can tune in to what’s now considered a national treasure.
“C4 and Love Productions are now hammering out the details, but they’re working on the basis it will stay put.”
This was after Noel gained a notable new co-host in the form of Alison Hammond, when she took over from Little Britain star Matt Lucas.
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