The Ripper(2020)

6.6

1 Seasons

DocumentaryCrime

"Once upon a time in Yorkshire..."

Overview

For five years, from 1975 to 1980, the Yorkshire Ripper murders cast a dark shadow over the lives of women in the North of England. 13 women were dead and the police seemed incapable of catching the killer. No one felt safe – and every man was a suspect.

Created By: Ellena Wood

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Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire

Ep 1

Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire

In the 1970s, the brutal murders of sex workers in economically depressed areas of the UK spark little public interest - until a teen is also killed.

16/12/202051 min

Between Now and Dawn

Ep 2

Between Now and Dawn

As the killer continues to prey upon women, police hope that the tire tracks and a victims 5-pound note may finally lead to a suspect.

16/12/202048 min

Reclaim the Night

Ep 3

Reclaim the Night

Police release phone calls and handwriting samples from a suspect. Women protest law enforcements continued inability to catch the Ripper.

16/12/202049 min

Out of the Shadows

Ep 4

Out of the Shadows

More than five years after the first attack, police finally make an arrest, setting off a media frenzy and accusations of a botched investigation.

16/12/202047 min

Top Cast

Alan Whitehouse

Alan Whitehouse

Self - Yorkshire Post

Keith Hellawell

Keith Hellawell

Self - Superintendent, Bradford

Bruce Jones

Bruce Jones

Self

Jeremy Thompson

Jeremy Thompson

Self

Christa Ackroyd

Christa Ackroyd

Self - Halifax Courier

Show Info

StatusEnded

NetworkNetflix

TypeMiniseries