Timewatch - S07E07: Shadow of the Ripper
Bizarre theories have surrounded the unexplained killings in Whitechapel since they hit the headlines in 1888. This film dispels the grisly fiction, revealing for the first time the true contents of the police and Home Office files on the case, drawing on the expertise of historians and of those who have encountered today's killers - on the street or behind bars. Revisiting the sites of the crimes, piecing together evidence from Victorian locations across London, the invention of the legend becomes clear, as Christopher Frayling unravels the circumstances which turned a killer into a Gothic hero.
Director: John Triffitt, John Triffitt
All Episodes - Season 7
Timewatch S07E07 Synopsis
Stream Timewatch "Shadow of the Ripper" in HD quality on Goojara. Rated 5.0/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 1988-09-07, this episode is part of Season 7 of Timewatch. Directed by John Triffitt, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Bizarre theories have surrounded the unexplained killings in Whitechapel since they hit the headlines in 1888. This film dispels the grisly fiction, revealing for the first time the true contents of the police and Home Office files on the case, drawi...
