TV series
Red Riding is a British crime drama limited series written by Tony Grisoni, based on the book series of the same name by David Peace. Comprised of the novels 1974 (1999), 1977 (2000), 1980 (2001), and 1983 (2002), with the first, third, and fourth of these became three feature-length television episodes, Red Riding 1974, Red Riding 1980 and Red Riding 1983. Three epic tales of murder, corruption and obsession. Utilising recurring characters and events, the Red Riding Trilogy recounts three series of gruesome crimes over a turbulent decade in Northern England.
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Red Riding premiered March 5, 2009. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Red Riding is a British crime drama limited series written by Tony Grisoni, based on the book series of the same name by David Peace. Comprised of the novels 1974 (1999), 1977 (2000), 1980 (2001), and 1983 (2002), with the first, third, and fourth of these became three feature-length television episodes, Red Riding 1974, Red Riding 1980 and Red Riding 1983. Three epic tales of murder, corruption and obsession. Utilising recurring characters and events, the Red Riding Trilogy recounts three series of gruesome crimes over a turbulent decade in Northern England.
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Episode 1
Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to find the truth in an increasingly complex maze of lies and deceit surrounding the police investigation into a series of child abductions.
Directed by Julian JarroldWritten by Tony GrisoniGuest stars Rita May, Michelle Dockery, Sean Bean, Anthony Flanagan, Eddie Marsan, Daniel Mays, Cara Seymour, Rebecca Hall
Episode 2
The Home Office bring in senior Manchester detective Peter Hunter to conduct a secret review of the Ripper investigation to date.
Directed by James MarshWritten by Tony GrisoniGuest stars Paddy Considine, James Fox, Nicholas Woodeson, Ron Cook, Maxine Peake, Joseph Mawle, Darren Whitfield
Episode 3
When another child goes missing, washed-up solicitor John Piggott unwittingly provides a catalyst for Detective Chief Superindent Maurice Jobson to start to right some wrongs.
Directed by Anand TuckerWritten by Tony GrisoniGuest stars Michelle Dockery, Sean Bean, Daniel Mays, Cara Seymour, Steven Robertson, Gerard Kearns, Mark Addy, Saskia Reeves
Episode information updated Sep 21, 2026
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