The Ripper
The Ripper
2020
1 Season
6.5
DocumentaryCrime

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.

Episodes

Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire
E1Dec 16, 202051m

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.

Between Now and Dawn
E2Dec 16, 202048m

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.

Reclaim the Night
E3Dec 16, 202049m

Reclaim the Night

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

Out of the Shadows
E4Dec 16, 202047m

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.

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