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Sounds,06 Mar 2026,64 mins,

Jack The Ripper: From Hell (Part 4)

The Rest Is History
Contains some scenes of a sexual nature, graphic violent scenes and scenes which some viewers may find disturbing.

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Why was Jack the Ripper’s final murder the most appalling of all? Who was the mysterious Mary-Jane Kelly, his unfortunate victim? And, what enduring impact would his crimes have upon the cultural climate of England, and the treatment of women? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the nightmarish crescendo of Victorian London’s darkest days, as Jack the Ripper’s killing spree culminates with his most horrifying murder so far.

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