The Long Shadow

The police struggle to catch the killer of a woman murdered in Leeds & a desperate mother is forced to make a difficult decision.

In the devastating wake of more linked murders, the police face the prospect of a multiple murderer at large. But could the testimony of a survivor turn the tides?

Stars: Dorothy Atkinson, Priscabakare, James Clay
Director(s): Lewis Arnold
Writer(s): George Kay, Michael Bilton

The investigation spreads to Bradford with the murder of another young woman. A female police officer is tasked with dangerous undercover work, while for the real sex workers, that danger is ever present.

Stars: Liam Ainsworth, Nigel Betts, Jack Deam
Director(s): Lewis Arnold
Writer(s): George Kay, Michael Bilton

When another woman survives an attack, detectives hope they are in with a chance of finding their man. A driver in Leeds emerges as prime suspect, but does the evidence stand up?

Stars: Clare Burt, Emma Cunniffe, Jack Deam
Director(s): Lewis Arnold
Writer(s): George Kay, Michael Bilton

As the number of murders increases, the police revisit historic attacks in the hope of identifying further victims. George Oldfield is fired up by the arrival of a letter from the killer.

Stars: Dorothy Atkinson, Lucy Black, Paul Brennen
Director(s): Lewis Arnold
Writer(s): George Kay, Michael Bilton

West Yorkshire Police launch a massive public appeal in the hope of rooting out the killer as some detectives begin to voice concerns about the direction of the investigation and veracity of their evidence.

Stars: Craig Anthony-Kelly, Ray Ashcroft, Kya Brame
Director(s): Lewis Arnold
Writer(s): George Kay, Michael Bilton

After a chance arrest, the killer is finally caught. In the wake of Sutcliffe's trial, the failures of the investigation are laid bare.

Stars: Paul Brennen, Colin R. Campbell, James Clay
Director(s): Lewis Arnold
Writer(s): George Kay, Michael Bilton