Jack the Ripper
“The hunt is on for the world's most infamous diabolical murderer.”
Series Overview
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Tue, Oct 11, 1988
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
In the autumn of 1888 London's huge metropolis was gripped by fear. On the teeming streets of Whitechapel women were being torn to pieces by a killer who vanished in the shadows time after time. So terrible was the savagery, that the world remembers it still.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jack the Ripper (TV 1988) ending (spoilers).
Type: Clip • Published 2018-03-26
Cast & Creators
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Michael Caine
Inspector Frederick Abberline
Jane Seymour
Emma
Lewis Collins
Sergeant George Godley
Armand Assante
Richard Mansfield
Lysette Anthony
Mary Jane Kelly
Michael Gothard
George Lusk
T. P. McKenna
O'Connor
Richard Morant
Dr. Acland
Christopher Fulford
Beggar
Harry Andrews
Coroner Wynne Baxter
Peter Armitage
Sergeant Kerby
Hugh Fraser
Sir Charles Warren
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Rodman
Desmond Askew
CopyBoy
Ray McAnally
Sir William Gull
Susan George
Catherine Eddowes
Ken Bones
Robert James Lees
David Ryall
Bowyer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Marlowe, David Wickes
John Cameron
Keith Palmer
David Wickes, Lloyd Shirley, Robert O'Connor, Leonard Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Palmer
Editor
David Wickes
Producer
John Blezard
Production Design
Raymond Hughes
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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What is Jack the Ripper about?
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.
How many seasons does Jack the Ripper have?
Jack the Ripper comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Jack the Ripper?
Key cast members in Jack the Ripper include Michael Caine, Jane Seymour, Lewis Collins, Armand Assante, Lysette Anthony.
Who created or directed Jack the Ripper?
Jack the Ripper was developed and directed by Derek Marlowe, David Wickes.