"Whitechapel" (2009) TV mini-series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

2 February 2009 (UK)

Genre:

Thriller

Tagline:

The nightmare begins again

Plot:

Set in 2008 and against the hugely atmospheric background of Whitechapel, London, a modern police force are fighting an old adversary...

Plot Keywords:

Murder | Jack The Ripper | Whitechapel | Police Chief | Morgue

Cast

Rupert Penry-Jones	...	DI Joe Chandler / ... (3 episodes, 2009)
Philip Davis	...	DS Miles (3 episodes, 2009)
Alex Jennings	...	Commander Anderson (3 episodes, 2009)
Johnny Harris	...	DC Sanders (3 episodes, 2009)
Steve Pemberton	...	Edward Buchan (3 episodes, 2009)
Sam Stockman	...	DC Kent (3 episodes, 2009)
George Rossi	...	DC McCormack (3 episodes, 2009)
Paul Hickey	...	Dr. Cohen / ... (3 episodes, 2009)
Christopher Fulford	...	DC Fitzgerald (2 episodes, 2009)
Claire Rushbrook	...	Dr. Llewellyn (2 episodes, 2009)
Sally Leonard	...	Frances Coles (2 episodes, 2009)
Sophie Stanton	...	Mary Bousfield (2 episodes, 2009)
Constantine Gregory	...	Mr. Maduro (2 episodes, 2009)
Jane Riley	...	Sarah Smith (2 episodes, 2009)
Daniel Caren	...	Journalist / ... (2 episodes, 2009)
Carrie Gracie	...	Newsreader (2 episodes, 2009)

Runtime:

136 min | 180 min (3 parts)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company:

Carnival Films

Trivia:

Many of the characters names are based on real suspects and victims of the original Jack the Ripper case.

Goofs:

Factual errors: The Met don't use interview rooms with two way mirrors. That's an Americanism.

Rather enjoyed this

I have to disagree with the reviewer who said this was ITV at it's worst. I found the characters to be enjoyable, if somewhat predictable. I rather wish this was a prelude to a series as I would enjoy seeing the team after they had come together finally in the end. If this had been a longer series, say 6 episodes it would have been even better. They could done a lot more character development. I do admit that the last episode felt a bit rushed (which is the reason for my previous statement). Bring on more Rupert.... This was a different kind of character from his role in Spooks. A bit of stretching is always good for an actor :) how about someone from the working class next eh? :)