Showing posts with label Jack the Ripper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jack the Ripper. Show all posts

Monday, 28 October 2013

PLAYING THE JACK

As we edge closer to Halloween – that dark night when spines are tingled with tales of terror – allow me to introduce you to–––

JACK the RIPPER!


Historical figure...? Or a nightmare creation of myth and legend...? 'Jack the Ripper' – whose true identity remains a mystery – is both.

In 1988 to mark the 100th anniversary of the serial killer's frightful reign of terror, I went to London's East End and walked the dark streets and shadowy courtyards – many unchanged in a century – where Jack performed the fearful atrocities that were to terrify all London and send shock-waves throughout the Empire and the world...


This is the story I brought back and broadcast on the BBC World Service. The story of–––

JACK from HELL!