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The Long Shadow cast – who stars in the ITV drama? Plus filming locations and plot

THE Yorkshire Ripper terrorised people in the 70s and 80s, with women scared to be his next victim.

Evil Peter Sutcliffe's gruesome crimes have been brought to life in ITV's true-crime drama, The Long Shadow.

The Long Shadow is about the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
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The Long Shadow is about the hunt for the Yorkshire RipperCredit: PA

Who is in The Long Shadow cast?

Toby Jones as DCS Dennis Hoban

Award-winning actor Toby Jones plays DCS Dennis Hoban, who initially led the Yorkshire Ripper enquiry.

The TV and movie star is best known for voicing Dobby in Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets and The Deathly Hallows – Part 1.

He has also had roles in Frost/Nixon, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Captain America and The Hunger Games.

Toby Jones also led the cast in BBC Two's feature-length drama Marvellous.

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David Morrissey as DCS George Oldfield

DCS George Oldfiled is the third detective chief superintendent to head up the case looking for Peter Sutcliffe.

Away from The Long Shadow, actor David Morrissey is best known for playing The Governor in FX series The Walking Dead.

He is also praised for his role as Colonel Brandon in the TV adaption of Sense and Sensibility.

Lee Ingleby as DCS Jim Hobson

DCS Jim Hobson stepped in as the second detective chief superintendent trying to find the Yorkshire Ripper.

Playing the detective is actor Lee Ingleby, who is known for  ITV thriller Innocent.

The talented star has also appeared in the Line of Duty.

Katherine Kelly as Emily Jackson

Emily Jackson was Sutcliffe's second murder victim, who was a wife and mother who turned to prostitution in order to provide for her family.

Actress Katherine Kelly plays the tragic mum, and she started her career as Becky in Coronation Street.

After this she switched her attention to more serious shows, and is known for her work on ITV dramas including Liar, and Cheat.

The rest of cast includes:

  • Jack Deam as DI Les Hanley
  • Daniel Mays as Sydney Jackson
  • Jasmine Lee-Jones as Marcella Claxton
  • Molly Wright as Donna DeAngelo
  • Daisy Waterstone as Jacqueline Hill
  • Jill Halfpenny as Doreen Hill
  • Alexa Davies as Ruth Bundey
  • Christopher Hatherall as DS John Domaille
  • Steven Waddington as DSI Dick Holland
  • Chloe Harris as WPC Jenny Bush
  • Liz White as PS Meg Winterburn
  • Sorcha Groundsell as Nicola Briggs
  • Shaun Thomas as Neil Jackson
  • Michael McElhatton as Chief Constable Ron Gregory
  • Kris Hitchen as DC John Nunn
  • Gemma Laurie as Wilma McCann
  • Alexa Goodall as Sonia McCann
  • Dylan Hall as Richard McCann

What is the plot of The London Shadow?

The Long Shadow is an ITV true-crime drama that takes viewers back to the 1970s and follows the police manhunt for the notorious Yorkshire serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe.

The series brings a new perspective to the horrifying case by focusing on the victims and the detectives working to try and bring Sutcliffe to justice.

ITV have said that The Long Shadow was "meticulously researched" and draws upon an extensive archive of the investigation, comprising of hundreds of case files, interview transcripts and police reports,.

The drama is also based on Wicked Beyond Belief, Michael Bilton’s critically acclaimed account of the case, published by William Collins.

Where was The Long Shadow filmed?

Filming took place in Yorkshire in June and July 2022.

Locations used included Wortley, Leeds, Dewsbury, and York.

Crews were also spotted at a home on Langford Lane in Burley-in-Wharfedale, near Ilkley.

How can I watch The Long Shadow?

The Long Shadow airs on Monday nights at 9pm on ITV.

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The seven-part series will then conclude on November 6, 2023.

Episodes of The Long Shadow are available to stream on ITVX after they've aired on ITV.

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