In ITV’s true-crime drama ‘The Long Shadow‘, David Morrissey plays DCS Dennis Hoban, Toby Jones plays DCS John Stainthorpe, and Daniel Mays plays Peter Sutcliffe, chronicling the five-year manhunt for the Yorkshire Ripper.
Main cast
- DCS Dennis HobanDavid Morrissey1Main
- DCS John StainthorpeToby Jones1Main
- Peter SutcliffeDaniel Mays1Main
Supporting cast
- DCI Dick HollandDavid Warner1Supp
- DCI Jim HobsonLee Ingleby1Supp
- Sonia SutcliffeRuby Stokes1Supp
- Emily JacksonKatherine Kelly1Supp
- Marcella ClaxtonLily Newmark1Supp
- WPC Kath TaylorChloe Harris1Supp
Guest & voice
- Irene RichardsonFlorence Keen1Guest
- Jayne MacDonaldLydia Page1Guest
- Jean JordanLiz White1Guest
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About this cast
The Long Shadow is a 2023 ITV true-crime drama series that meticulously depicts the five-year police investigation into the Yorkshire Ripper murders from 1975 to 1980. The series focuses on the victims, the detectives, and the systemic failures that allowed Peter Sutcliffe to evade capture for so long.
FAQs
Who plays Peter Sutcliffe in The Long Shadow?
Daniel Mays portrays Peter Sutcliffe in the series.
Is The Long Shadow based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the real-life investigation into the Yorkshire Ripper murders that took place between 1975 and 1980.
How many episodes are in The Long Shadow?
The series consists of 7 episodes.
Who plays DCS Dennis Hoban in The Long Shadow?
David Morrissey plays DCS Dennis Hoban.
What network produced The Long Shadow?
It was produced by ITV in the United Kingdom.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026