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Jack the Ripper: The Definitive Story
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Jack the Ripper: The Definitive Story

2011-01-11 · 45 min / episode · ★ 5.2

Documentary · Drama

Two-part docudrama recreating the famous investigation using reenactments and state-of-the-art CGI.

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Bulls Eye Lantern
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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Paul BeggNarrator
Dianne LearmouthAnnie Chapman
Caroline WaiteCatherine Eddowes
Elizabeth ElstubElizabeth Stride
Catrin LowriEmma Smith
Sarah AshMartha Tabram
Lorayne ConstanceMary Ann Nichols
Lexie LambertMary Jane Kelly
Frederick RollInspector Abberline

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