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ITV has confirmed that new Yorkshire Ripper crime drama The Long Shadow will air on ITV1 at 9pm from Monday 25th September.

JULIE BINDEL: Even today, more than 40 years on, I remember the visceral fear that gripped me on that chilly November night in 1980. I was just 18, new to Leeds and living in a hostel.

ITV changed the title of their upcoming show 'The Yorkshire Ripper' to 'The Long Shadow' after criticism from victims' families.

The writer of a new series about serial killer Peter Sutcliffe was adamant the drama would focus on the 13 victims after hearing the harrowing tales of their families.

The trailer for The Long Shadow features witnesses descriptions of his black hair and dark coloured eyes amid the enormous hunt for him by police. Above: Sutcliffe and the polices sketch.

ITV show, written by George Kay, was originally titled ‘Yorkshire Ripper’

ITV renames Peter Sutcliffe drama after complaints over 'disrespectful' Yorkshire Ripper title as show is now called The Long Shadow.

George Kay explained why he and his team of writers changed the title of ITV drama The Long Shadow, which was originally called The Yorkshire Ripper.

The Long Shadows writer has explained that the title of the show was changed out of respect to the families of serial killer Peter Sutcliffes victims.

The nights are drawing in and, for many of us, that means more time to catch up those must-watch TV shows.