Whitechapel 

A fast-tracked inspector, a hardened detective sergeant, and an expert in historical homicides investigate modern crimes with connections to the past in the Whitechapel district of London.

Creators:

Ben Court, Caroline Ip

Stars:

Rupert Penry-Jones, Phil Davis, Steve Pemberton

8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Rupert Penry-Jones	...	DI Joseph Chandler / ... 18 episodes, 2009-2013
Phil Davis	...	DS Ray Miles / ... 18 episodes, 2009-2013
Steve Pemberton	...	Edward Buchan 18 episodes, 2009-2013
Sam Stockman	...	DC Emerson Kent / ... 18 episodes, 2009-2013
Claire Rushbrook	...	Dr. Caroline Llewellyn 17 episodes, 2009-2013
Ben Bishop	...	DC Finley Mansell / ... 15 episodes, 2010-2013
Hannah Walters	...	DC Megan Riley 12 episodes, 2012-2013

Storyline

Set in 2008 and against the hugely atmospheric background of Whitechapel, London, a modern police force are fighting an old adversary. A series of bloody, tragic and impossible crimes would suggest someone is carrying out copycat Jack the Ripper murders. The murders are investigated by our three unlikely heroes: Chandler, a fast-tracked, media savvy DI on his first big murder case; Miles, nearing retirement, a front-line, hard-bitten DS, and Buchan, the eccentrically brilliant Jack the Ripper tour guide.

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Plot Keywords:

serial murder | psychotronic series | supernatural power | murder | whitechapel | 

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Taglines:

The nightmare begins again

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Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although not as exaggerated in the show, Rupert Penry-Jones says he is "more comfortable if things are neat and tidy" - like his on-screen character.

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Goofs

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

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Alternate Versions

The BBC U.S. DVD release under the box title of "Whitechapel: The Ripper Returns" features the first three episodes with a running time of 136 minutes. The program on the disc gives the title as simply "Whitechapel."

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Connections

Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.78 (2012)

User Reviews

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? :)

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 February 2009 (UK)

Also Known As:

Whitechapel

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carnival Film & Television, ITV - Independent Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min (3 parts)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1