Noel Fielding’s comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin has reportedly been axed mid-production.

The Great British Bake Off star, 51, played the lead role of the legendary highwayman in the multi-million show which had its first series on Apple TV last spring.

But when filming was set to resume for the second series after the Christmas holidays, cast and crew received the devastating news that it would not be happening.

A TV insider told The Sun: ‘They were understandably bewildered and infuriated by the bombshell because millions of pounds, months of planning and hours of work.

‘It now effectively means that they are all out of work and looking for new jobs, but they still haven’t had a full explanation.’

The sourced also told the publication that Noel didn’t return after the festive break. MailOnline has contacted Noel’s representatives for comment.

Noel Fielding ‘s comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin has reportedly been axed mid-production

The Great British Bake Off star, 51, played the lead role of the legendary highwayman in the multi-million show which had its first series on Apple TV last spring

The comedy series sees Noel play the infamous highwayman who lived from 1705 to 1739, in a fictional take on his life.

Along with his gang of loveable rogues, Dick experiences the highs and lows of celebrity, and does what he can to escape the clutches of the Thief Taker General.

It’s written and created by Claire Downes, Stuart Lane, Ian Jarvis of The Outlaws and The Job Lot, with Noel and Jeremy Dyson of League Of Gentleman as script consultants.

The cast also includes Tamsin Greig, Hugh Bonneville and Greg Davies, and will begin streaming on the service March 1.

Noel is due to start filming series 16 of the Great British Bake Off for Channel 4 this spring, which he co-hosts with Alison Hammond.

It comes after Noel admitted what makes him ‘absolutely livid’ on The Great British Bake Off set – and it includes Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith .

The presenter, his co-star Alison Hammond, 49, and the judges will return to screens this week with a whole host of fresh new contestants for series 15.

Noel has revealed that he’s just as pᴀssionate about the programme as ever, and he feels particularly ‘protective’ over this year’s bakers.

Noel is due to start filming series 16 of the Great British Bake Off for Channel 4 this spring, which he co-hosts with Alison Hammond

Recalling how he was reduced to tears when he was tasked with sending one of them home, the TV personality made an admission.

In an interview with The Guardian he said: ‘There are some very special bakers in the tent this year. Somehow the standard keeps getting higher.’

Noel continued: ‘These unbelievable young bakers are way better than they should be for their age. It’s a vintage year. One of the best yet.

‘I’m fascinated by the people. I feel protective of them. If Paul and Prue are hard on them, I’m absolutely livid. It’s devastating when they leave. This year I was particularly fond of one baker. When I had to send them home, I cried.’