BBC Cancels Crime Drama 'Ripper Street'

The show, starring Matthew Macfadyen and Jerome Flynn, will not return for a third season amid declining ratings. LONDON – The BBC has decided to cancel period crime drama Ripper Street amid declining ratings. The show, which airs on BBC America in the U.S., will not return for a third season, a BBC spokesperson said Wednesday. The crime drama starring Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn and Adam Rothenberg was set in 19th century England. The first season was set six months after the last Jack th...