Jack the Ripper: Lucy Worsley Investigates
The Impact of Jack the Ripper
Season 2 Episode 1 of 4
The historian returns to examine dramatic chapters in British history, beginning with the case of Jack the Ripper, one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. Lucy uncovers a story that goes beyond a single murderer and his five victims to a burgeoning newspaper industry desperate for readers, and a Victorian society that wasn't designed to support the most vulnerable. She reveals the case shaped the way true crime is covered today and looks at how the murders created a world of entertainment
Jack the Ripper: Lucy Worsley Investigates airs on BBC Two Wales at 9:00 PM, Friday 3 January. (New, series, subtitles, audio description.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
History
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Lucy Worsley
Presenter
Lucie Ridout
Executive Producer