Tamsin Greig Shines as a Villainous Matriarch in 'Dick Turpin's Unwritten Tales

Dive into the enthralling and whimsical world of 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' where Tamsin Greig captivates as the formidable Lady Helen Gwinear. In a story where history meets fiction, Lady Helen emerges as the dark matriarch, ruling her criminal empire with an iron fist while failing at the one role she was never prepared for - motherhood. Her daughter Nell, seeking adventure and freedom, joins forces with the infamous 17th-century highwaymen, sparking a cat-and-mouse game that intertwines their fates in unexpected ways.
Greig's portrayal of Lady Helen is a delightful blend of menace and humor, making her a villain you can't help but admire. With her daughter against her and a spy within Turpin's ranks, Lady Helen's saga is as much about her quest for control as it is about her uncharted journey into the realms of parenting. Anne Brodie sits down with Tamsin Greig in London for an exclusive insight into this tongue-in-cheek performance that promises to be both fearsome and hilariously entertaining. Don't miss this unique spin on the tales of Dick Turpin, where history is anything but boring, and the lines between hero and villain blur in the most amusing ways.