TV series
The law for the lawless.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Reid and Long Susan are set on a collision course after a locomotive disaster.
Directed by Andy WilsonWritten by Richard WarlowGuest stars Leanne Best, David Dawson, Francis Magee, Raymond Waring, Dermot Magennis, Kelly Campbell, Andy Gathergood, Mark Mooney
Episode 2
A murder inquiry in a curiosity shop reveals a secret dungeon and signs of a captive girl.
Directed by Andy WilsonWritten by Richard Warlow, Toby FinlayGuest stars David Dawson, Anna Burnett, Charlie Creed-Miles, Phil McKee, Marie Critchley, Alicia Gerrard, John Heffernan, Richard Goulding
Episode 3
Alex le Shayne, a mysterious clairvoyant is found dead at the local performance place. Jackson presumes poison has a part to play. As Reid is missing Drake steps in to investigate. Elsewhere Susan continues to care for Mathilda and plans to send her to Switzerland.
Directed by Anthony ByrneWritten by Richard Warlow, Toby FinlayGuest stars David Dawson, Jason Manford, Philip Arditti, Georgina Rich, Philip Judge, Sophia La Porta, Alicia Gerrard, John Heffernan
Episode 4
Ghosts of Whitechapel's past come alive, setting our heroes on a path of destruction.
Directed by Andy WilsonWritten by Richard WarlowGuest stars Leanne Best, David Dawson, Alicia Gerrard, John Heffernan, Dean-Charles Chapman, Patrick J Molloy, Daniel Fearn, Mairin O'Donovan
Episode 5
A destructive gang of youths unleash hell upon the streets, but it's not until daylight breaks that the true horror of their brutal work is revealed. The trail leads the team of H Division into the heartland of one of the city's oldest trades - the London Breweries - where conflicted loyalties reign, and grief and anger create a potent concoction.
Directed by Anthony ByrneWritten by Richard Warlow, Rob GreenGuest stars Leanne Best, David Dawson, Sam Gittins, Billy Cook, Naomi Battrick, Phelim Drew, Steve Wilson, Tim Faraday
Episode 6
The recovering Reid finds the unconscious Lady Vera Montacute in Whitechapel next to the corpse of a flower seller.
Directed by Anthony ByrneWritten by Richard WarlowGuest stars Laura Haddock, Charles Edwards, Daniel Kendrick, Richard Goulding, Alex Cusack, Josh O'Connor, Clive Russell, Lydia Wilson
Episode 7
The murder of a chemist lifts the lid on a backstreet abortion racket.
Directed by Saul MetzsteinWritten by Richard Warlow, Rachel BennetteGuest stars Leanne Best, David Dawson, Haydn Gwynne, Martin Compston, Peter McDonald, Emily Taaffe, Daniel Cerqueira, Enda Kilroy
Episode 8
When an American journalist is killed in Whitechapel, his story threatens the peace.
Directed by Saul MetzsteinWritten by Richard WarlowGuest stars Leanne Best, David Dawson, Ian McElhinney, Josh O'Connor, Louise Brealey, Anton Giltrap, Elliot Levey, Clive Russell
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Matthew MacfadyenEdmund Reid
Adam RothenbergHomer Jackson
MyAnna BuringLong Susan Hart
Charlene McKennaRose Erskine
Amanda HaleEmily Reid
Jonathan BarnwellDick Hobbs
Leanne BestJane Cobden
David WilmotDonald Artherton
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