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The Yorkshire Ripper

A documentary series delves into the Peter Sutcliffe case, examining how faulty police investigations and societal biases of the time allowed him to commit a series of brutal crimes over five years.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Episode 1: Chapeltown

1. Episode 1: Chapeltown

Aired: Mar 26, 2019

The early years of Britain's largest-ever criminal investigation unfold, reve...

Episode 2 Episode 2: Manhunt

2. Episode 2: Manhunt

Aired: Mar 27, 2019

The Yorkshire Ripper inquiry's investigation was hindered by a misleading tap...

Episode 3 Episode 3: Justice

3. Episode 3: Justice

Aired: Mar 28, 2019

The trial of Peter Sutcliffe exposes the full extent of his brutal and heinou...

Appearances

Peter Sutcliffe

Peter Sutcliffe

Info about The Yorkshire Ripper

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Crime, Documentary