Whitechapel commissioned for forth series

ITV have re-commissioned detective series Whitechapel, set in the London district of the same name, which sees the storyline deal with murders which replicate historical crimes.

Produced by Carnival Films the new six episode run will begin production before the end of 2012.

Director of Drama at ITV Broadcasting, Laura Mackie, says “The first full series of Whitechapel was a huge hit with the ITV audience with its unique take on the crime genre and the brilliantly original combination of Chandler, Miles and Buchan. I’m so pleased that they’re coming back to solve more historically inspired crimes.”

The series, which first aired in 2009, stars Rupert Penry-Jones, Phil Davis and Steve Pemberton in lead roles. Pemberton has also written a story for the latest series.

“I’m thrilled that the audience enjoyed our new formatted triple dose of Whitechapel as much as we enjoyed making them. Ben and Caroline’s stories get richer the more they delve into the dark history of Whitechapel and with the brilliant, inventive mind of Steve Pemberton behind one of the stories, Whitechapel promises to reach new thrilling depths.” Added Executive Producer, Sally Woodward Gentle.