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- Peter Sutcliffe, played by Mark Stobbart. Peter Sutcliffe, aka the Yorkshire Ripper, was one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history. Between 1975 and 1980, he killed thirteen women and attempted to murder at least seven more – and the search to find him led to one of the most expensive manhunts in British history.
- DCS Dennis Hoban, played by Toby Jones. Dennis Hoban, played by Toby Jones. ITV. One of the first policemen to take the threat of the Ripper seriously, and one of the lead characters in the show.
- DCS George Oldfield, played by David Morrissey. George Oldfield, played by David Morrissey. ITV. Godfrey Alexander Oldfield was born in October 1923 and grew up in York.
- Emily Jackson, played by Katherine Kelly. Katherine Kelly as Emily Jackson. (C) ITV Plc / The Long Shadow. Emily Jackson was Sutcliffe’s second victim in his multi-year killing spree.
Sep 28, 2023 · Of course, the series is based on the true and well-known story of Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper', who killed at least 13 women until his arrest in 1981.
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Sep 26, 2023 · It’s based on ‘Wicked Beyond Belief: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper’, an account of the biggest criminal manhunt in British history by investigative journalist Michael Bilton. That...
The Long Shadow tells the story of the five-year hunt between 1975 and 1980 for a serial killer operating in Yorkshire, who became known via the press as the Yorkshire Ripper - but who was...
The Long Shadow is a seven-part British true crime drama television series, written by George Kay and directed by Lewis Arnold. The series details the five-year manhunt for the serial killer Peter Sutcliffe , commonly referred to as the Yorkshire Ripper.
Sep 25, 2023 · Is The Long Shadow a true story? The Long Shadow is based on Michael Bilton’s book Wicked Beyond Belief: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper.
Sep 26, 2023 · The Long Shadow is based on the real crimes of Peter Sutcliffe - also known as the Yorkshire Ripper - and many of the characters are based on real people. However, some details are fictional and have been added for dramatic effect.
