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JamesG · 12-04-2013, 02:29 PM

"Ripper Street" Cancelled by BBC After 2nd Season Ratings Drop in UK
by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
4 December 2013

Victorian-era drama "Ripper Street" will not return for a 3rd season after failing to pull sufficient numbers for BBC One.

A spokesperson tells Deadline, “We are very proud of Ripper Street which has enjoyed two highly ambitious series on BBC One. However, the second series didn’t bring the audience we hoped and in order to make room for creative renewal and new ideas it won’t be returning.”

The eight-part crime series that’s a co-production with BBC America, stars Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn and Adam Rothenberg. It’s set in 1889 London in the aftermath of the Jack The Ripper murders. The action centers on the H Division group of detectives who investigated the murders and tried to keep the peace in a panicked section of east London.

Season 1 debuted in the UK in late 2012 and on BBC America in early 2013. Its first BBC One season started out strong and ended up averaging about 5M over the initial run.

Season 2 kicked off in the UK in October, but last Monday’s episode was down to 3.26M for a 13% share. This season, it’s had to contend with airing up against ITV’s hit reality show "I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!", which last week hit a low of 8.21M.

Word of "Ripper Street‘s" cancellation was met with upset in the UK, where twitter was vocal about the decision.

Actor Flynn told BBC radio, “We’re all in absolute shock because it was a wonderful job and we feel like it’s kind of this unfinished work. So we’re hoping it will turn around if anybody from the BBC is listening.”

http://www.deadline.com/2013/12/ripp...gs-drop-in-uk/

12-04-2013, 02:29 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	BBC Cancels "Ripper Street" *"Ripper Street" Cancelled by BBC After 2nd Season Ratings Drop in UK* by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor 4 December 2013 Victorian-era drama "Ripper Street" will not return for a 3rd season after failing to pull sufficient numbers for BBC One. A spokesperson tells Deadline, “We are very proud of Ripper Street which has enjoyed two highly ambitious series on BBC One. However, the second series didn’t bring the audience we hoped and in order to make room for creative renewal and new ideas it won’t be returning.” The eight-part crime series that’s a co-production with BBC America, stars Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn and Adam Rothenberg. It’s set in 1889 London in the aftermath of the Jack The Ripper murders. The action centers on the H Division group of detectives who investigated the murders and tried to keep the peace in a panicked section of east London. Season 1 debuted in the UK in late 2012 and on BBC America in early 2013. Its first BBC One season started out strong and ended up averaging about 5M over the initial run. Season 2 kicked off in the UK in October, but last Monday’s episode was down to 3.26M for a 13% share. This season, it’s had to contend with airing up against ITV’s hit reality show "I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!", which last week hit a low of 8.21M. Word of "Ripper Street‘s" cancellation was met with upset in the UK, where twitter was vocal about the decision. Actor Flynn told BBC radio, “We’re all in absolute shock because it was a wonderful job and we feel like it’s kind of this unfinished work. So we’re hoping it will turn around if anybody from the BBC is listening.” http://www.deadline.com/2013/12/ripp...gs-drop-in-uk/ Attached Images