Edmund Reid Not Based On Edmund Reid?
The preview says that the lead character is Inspector Reid which I thought encouraging, but then I read the following from the Executive Producer, Simon Vaughan:-
"Reid - who was a real detective during the Ripper hunt, although this character isn't based on him - was a very innovative policeman and well able to understand how new sciences could help him in his job" (my italics).
If the character "isn't based on" Edmund Reid, why give him Edmund Reid's name?
Having said that, I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised, especially as the series runs to 8 episodes and must have been very expensive to do.
Regards, Bridewell.
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