Ripper Street starts tonight (30th Dec) on UK TV (BBC1)

[Limehouse]

I gave up after ten minutes because I was struggling to make out what most people were saying. The sound clarity is terrible and the cast members mumble and mutter so much. I noticed this in previous episodes too but it seemed worse last night.

I don't think I'll bother with this again. It almost feels like I'm watching a spoof programme.

[Nick Spring]

Not a bad series.

They also labelled Mary Ann Nichols and Alice McKensie the wrong way round on the murder victims pictures on the wall.

Nick

[richardh]

Watched episode 3 tonight. Not bad really. Starting to get to know the characters now. None of them seemed to mind the blood, vomit and gore. Regardless of not really knowing how disease/germs are spread you would have thought the bloke doing the autopsy would use a pair of gloves to keep the mess off his hands. He was, after all an 'American surgeon'.

Noticed the switching face scratches too

[Bridewell]

Continuity

Hi Bridewell

Not only did the scratches move from the left side of the face to the right they also returned to the left side again. And below a photo of Frances Coles the name Polly Nichols appeared, implying it was her in the photograph.

Regards

Observer

I missed that. Still think the series is good entertainment, despite the wrongly-labelled photos and the continuity errors.

[Cogidubnus]

Unashamedly I repeat myself...it's interesting...

So who noticed the identity of the song being performed on stage when the police entered the somewhat dubious transvestite club?

Only a Violet...

Now is that interesting or isn't it?

All the best

Dave

[Bridewell]

Only a Violet...

Now is that interesting or isn't it?

All the best

Dave

I missed that as well! (That's annoying, as I've never heard it).

[richardh]

Bridewell you can catch it again on bbc iplayer.

[The Grave Maurice]

For any Canadians who haven't noticed, Ripper Street begins January 19th on Space.

[Bridewell]

Bridewell you can catch it again on bbc iplayer.

Hi Richard,

Thanks. I actually watched the episode - just missed all these things which others saw and I didn't.

[richardh]

Hi Richard,

Thanks. I actually watched the episode - just missed all these things which others saw and I didn't.

Yes, but you can replay on iplayer to catch the things you missed first time round

[Janner]

I missed that as well! (That's annoying, as I've never heard it).

I might be much mistaken, but some time ago I'm sure there was a link on here to a youtube video of someone's visit to MJK's grave; this was the soundtrack. Unfortunately, I'm jiggered if I can find it now.

Edit: Found it, here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrUzgpRB4ZI

[Bridewell]

I might be much mistaken, but some time ago I'm sure there was a link on here to a youtube video of someone's visit to MJK's grave; this was the soundtrack. Unfortunately, I'm jiggered if I can find it now.

Edit: Found it, here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrUzgpRB4ZI

Hi Janner,

Well found - and thank-you.

[Barnaby]

It just was televised here in the States on BBC America. I enjoyed it, but not as much as the first season of Whitechapel. I skimmed this thread quickly because I don't want any spoilers. I did see discussion about some people "missing things" Ripper related and having to rewatch the episode. Did this occur in the first episode? If so, what should I look for? If not, well, I guess don't spoil it!

[Sally]

The latest episode was less convincing in my view.

Although, I have to say that I did admire Commissioner Munro's lovely Astrakhan trimmed coat and gold watch chain.

That's one mystery solved then...

[Esther Wilson]

Not sure if any of you noticed, but the culprit in the first episode, was the same actor that played Prince Albert in "From Hell".......

I thought I recognized him from somewhere!