Jack the Ripper
A two-part T.V. movie made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the unsolved murders in Victorian London.
Transmission date: 21st October, 1988 (U.S.A.)
Lewis’s character: Sergeant George Godley
Synopsis: The brutal murders of several Whitechapel prostitutes lead Inspector Abberline and Sergeant Godley along some intriguing lines of enquiry as they try to track down the notorious Jack the Ripper.
Cast:
| Inspector Abberline | - | Michael Caine |
| Richard Mansfield | - | Armand Assante |
| Sir William Gull | - | Ray McAnally |
| Sergeant Godley | - | LEWIS COLLINS |
| Robert Lees | - | Ken Bones |
| Catharine Eddowes | - | Susan George |
| Emma Prentiss | - | Jane Seymour |
| Mary Jane Kelly | - | Lysette Anthony |
| Sergeant Kerby | - | Peter Armitage |
| Lanyon | - | Trevor Baxter |
| Annie Chapman | - | Deirdre Costello |
| Prince Albert Victor | - | Marc Culwick |
| Sergeant Brent | - | Christopher Fulford |
| George Lusk | - | Michael Gothard |
| Dr. Llewellyn | - | Michael Hughes |
| Pimp | - | Gary Shail |
| Dr. Phillips | - | Gerald Sim |
| John Netley | - | George Sweeney |
Trivia:
According to David Wickes, Lewis had a black eye when he was invited to audition. As no one had any make-up with which to cover it, he auditioned for the part in profile.