# Where to watch Jack the Ripper (1988) in the UK

> Jack the Ripper (1988) is currently available to stream in the UK on Discovery+ Amazon Channel and ITVX Premium. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1988  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Mystery, Crime  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T17:22:23.848Z)  

## Synopsis

Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Discovery+ Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Jack%20the%20Ripper&i=instant-video)
- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Jack%20the%20Ripper)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Jack%20the%20Ripper)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Jack%20the%20Ripper&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Jack the Ripper in the UK?**

Jack the Ripper (1988) is currently included in subscriptions to Discovery+ Amazon Channel and ITVX Premium in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Jack the Ripper?**

Yes. Jack the Ripper can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Jack the Ripper on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Jack the Ripper on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Jack the Ripper is currently included with: Discovery+ Amazon Channel and ITVX Premium.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/47510/jack-the-ripper-1988
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/Ltuc0ebhS2zl22R2YQdinSlFjW.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/47510/jack-the-ripper-1988.json

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