'Ripper Street' Renewed for Season Two

Drama will return in 2014; premiered in the U.S. on BBC America Jan. 19

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/29/2013 1:33:35 PM

British series Ripper Street has been renewed for an eight-episode second season, which will premiere in 2014.

The series premiered in the UK on BBC One Dec. 30, 2012, and on BBC America in the U.S. on Jan. 19. Ripper Street is produced for BBC One by Tiger Aspect Productions, Lookout Point and BBC America.

Richard De Croce, senior VP, programming, BBC America said: "Ripper Street on BBC America has just begun, with an additional six more episodes featuring great guest stars and powerful performances ahead this season. We're looking forward to exploring more of Victorian London in season two."