Matthew Macfadyen: First Pic From BBC America's Jack The Ripper Series, Ripper Street Author: David Wharton (CINEMA BLEND) published: 2012-03-30 15:01:2

It seems like every cable network out there is getting into the business of original programming. Hell, even Netflix is becoming home to several original shows, so it should be no real surprise that nets like BBC America want a piece of the action. BBCA announced last week that they were coming aboard as co-producers of the period drama Ripper Street. As you might suspect, the eight-part series revolves around the infamous Jack the Ripper murders in London's East End. The show is set in 1899, in the aftermath of the Ripper's crime spree, and centers on the detectives of "H Division," who were tasked with solving the murders. Of course, Jack the Ripper was never actually caught, so it will be interesting to see how the show wraps things up...  has posted the first official shot of Ripper Street's cast, which you can see below.

The show stars Matthew Macfadyen (The Three Musketeers), Jerome Flynn (Game of Thrones), and Adam Rothberg (most recently seen in an ep of Alcatraz) as the men of H Division. The show was created by Richard Warlow, who has worked on British series such as Waking the Dead and Mistresses.

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Matthew Macfadyen: BBC America nabs 'Ripper Street' (VARIETY)

Cabler to co-produce period drama for fall bow
By CYNTHIA LITTLETON

BBC America will revisit London in the era of Jack the Ripper in a new drama series from Tiger Aspect Prods. and Lookout Point. BBC America has boarded "Ripper Street" as a co-producer, and BBC Worldwide will handle international distribution.

The series created by Brit drama vet Richard Warlow ("Mistresses," "Waking the Dead") was commissioned for eight episodes by the Beeb last September. It began lensing skedded in Dublin earlier this month and will bow as part of the cabler's "Dramaville" block of original drama series.

Skein starring Matthew Macfadyen ("MI-5," "The Pillars of the Earth") and Jerome Flynn ("Game of Thrones") is set in London's East End in 1889, during the aftermath of the murder spree that remains one of history's most notorious serial killer cases.

Series revolves around the police precinct tasked with keeping order in the rough Whitechapel neighborhood, and it will delve into the lives of characters affected by the murders.


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Matthew Macfadyen lands lead in BBC's Ripper Street (IndieLondon)

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MATTHEW Macfadyen has won the lead role in new BBC drama Ripper Street.

Created by Waking The Dead‘s Richard Warlow, the new period drama will focus on the notorious police precinct known as H Division that was charged with keeping order in London’s Whitechapel in the aftermath of the Jack The Ripper murders.

Speaking at the recent Broadcasting Press Guild lunch, BBC One controller Danny Cohen described Ripper Street as “gripping new drama”.

He added: “Set against the backdrop of a fevered historical London, I believe it has the quality and intensity to be a hit with BBC One viewers.”

Macfadyen has previously starred in Spooks for the BBC, while also winning acclaim for his performance in Channel 4 mini-series Any Human Heart.

His recent film credits include last year’s revival of The Three Musketeers in 3D and Frost/Nixon.

Ripper Street will air later this year.


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Dan Stevens teases Downton Abbey Christmas special, and Michelle Dockery to play another Lady!

November 25th, 2011 by Sarah.

Dan Stevens, who of course plays Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey, has teased a few minor details about this year’s Downton Christmas special.

And it’s been revealed today that his co-star Michelle Dockery – who of course plays the love of Matthew’s life Lady Mary now that poor old Lavinia has gone to the great manor house in the sky – has landed a role in another period drama for the BBC’s Shakespeare season.

More on that in a moment, but first, speaking to What’s On TV about the Christmas special – which was filmed at Highclere Castle in Berkshire – Dan said, “We finished filming a couple of weeks ago.
“Downton has a very big Christmas tree, I can tell you that much.

“I can’t tell you much else but it’s a bit Christmassy.”

However, he then joked, “I don’t wear a Santa outfit. I was a bit disappointed when I found that out…”

Well, who wouldn’t be...

Dan – who’s also starred in Sense & Sensibility, and the West End revival of Noel Coward’s The Vortex – then went on to hint that Matthew and Lady Mary may “become closer” in the festive episode.

And apropos of Lady Mary, back to Michelle Dockery’s new role, she’ll play Lady Percy in the BBC’s adaptation of Henry IV.

She’ll star alongside Jeremy Irons, Julie Walters and Maxine Peake in the lavish new production.
Michelle is of course no stranger to dramatic roles – including classical and period drama – having also starred in Waking the Dead, a Cranford Christmas special, and a BBC adaptation of The Turn of the Screw.

Also in the Shakespeare season, Alun Armstrong and his son Joe will play father and son characters, The Earl of Northumberland and Hotspur. And film versions of Richard II and Henry V will also form part of the BBC’s involvement in the London 2012 Festival and the Cultural Olympiad.
Criminal Justice star Ben Whishaw will play Richard II, while Tom Hiddleston will play Henry V in the film versions.

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