Matthew Macfadyen
Edmund Reid
Series
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At the drama's heart our detectives try to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit.
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8 episodes available
When a woman is found murdered, Chief Inspector Abberline believes Jack the Ripper has returned.
A toymaker is beaten to death, and a possible culprit refuses to deny the charge.
Deliberate contamination is suspected in a sudden cholera outbreak . Emily's search for a charity patron proves difficult.
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Edmund Reid
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Rose Erskine
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