Noel Fielding predicted his Apple TV show Dick Turpin would be cancelled in resurfaced interview
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Noel Fielding seemingly predicted the fate of his Apple TV show The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin in a resurfaced interview. The Great British Bake Off star, 51, took on the lead role of the legendary highwayman in the big-budget series, which debuted last spring.
![[Noel had hinted at the show's uncertain future, comparing its absurdist tone to Our Flag Means Death - a series that was canceled after just two seasons]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/20/94224443-14297909-image-a-20_1737144968884.jpg)
However, reports this week revealed that production for the second season was abruptly halted. Ironically, Noel had hinted at the show's uncertain future, comparing its absurdist tone to Our Flag Means Death - a series that was canceled after just two seasons.
![[There is concern for Noel as it was revealed he abruptly pulled out of the comedy series due to ill health - as it's claimed cast and crew 'plan to sue show makers']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/20/94204207-14297909-There_is_concern_for_Noel_as_it_was_revealed_he_abruptly_pulled_-a-37_1737146579015.jpg)
The 18th-century comedy's quirky vibe apparently raised concerns even during its early stages. 'We felt like we were going, 'There aren't really any shows like this,' and then Our Flag Means Death came along and we were absolutely distraught,' he told Vulture.
![[While filming was set to resume for the second series after the Christmas holidays, cast and crew have received the devastating news that it would not be happening]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/20/94193569-14297909-While_filming_was_set_to_resume_for_the_second_series_after_the_-a-22_1737145052880.jpg)
Noel Fielding seemingly predicted the fate of his Apple TV show Dick Turpin in a resurfaced interview. Noel had hinted at the show's uncertain future, comparing its absurdist tone to Our Flag Means Death - a series that was canceled after just two seasons.
He added: 'But we did watch it – we made ourselves – and we thought, 'This is different enough.' You have to have blinkers on when you're making stuff.'. MailOnline has contacted Noel's representatives for comment. Noel abruptly pulled out of filming for his comedy series The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin due to ill health.
![[Noel took to Instagram in New Year's day as he wrote: 'HappY NeW YEar I HopE ITs A gOod OnE ! SpEnT WiTh The PEEps YOu LOve x']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/20/94206773-14297909-Noel_took_to_Instagram_in_New_Year_s_day_as_he_wrote_HappY_NeW_Y-a-24_1737145061062.jpg)
