


Series · Ended
Jack the Ripper
“The hunt is on for the world's most infamous diabolical murderer.”
Jack the Ripper at a glance
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 drama and mystery series. It has 1 season and 2 episodes listed on TMDB, and its status is “Ended”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Discovery+ Amazon Channel and ITVX Premium.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Format
- TV series
- First aired
- 1988-10-11
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 121 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Series overviewJack 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.
Cast
14 names
Michael CaineInspector Frederick Abberline
Jane SeymourEmma
Lewis CollinsSergeant George Godley
Armand AssanteRichard Mansfield
Lysette AnthonyMary Jane Kelly
Michael GothardGeorge Lusk
T. P. McKennaO'Connor
Richard MorantDr. Acland
Christopher FulfordBeggar
Harry AndrewsCoroner Wynne Baxter
Peter ArmitageSergeant Kerby
Hugh FraserSir Charles Warren
Roger Ashton-GriffithsRodman
Desmond AskewCopyBoySeasons and episodes
2 episodesQuestions about Jack the Ripper
Quick answersWhere can I watch Jack the Ripper in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Jack the Ripper is listed on Discovery+ Amazon Channel, ITVX Premium. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Jack the Ripper suitable for children?
Jack the Ripper is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Jack the Ripper on PelisPlus UK?
Jack the Ripper has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings, seasons and episode guide. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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 of Jack the Ripper are there?
Jack the Ripper has 1 season and 2 episodes listed on TMDB. Use the season tabs to see every episode.
Can I watch the Jack the Ripper trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Jack The Ripper 1988 CBS Mini Series Intro without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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