Sky One has commissioned a one-hour documentary featuring comedian Vic Reeves looking into the mystery of Jack the Ripper.

Vic Reeves Investigates Jack the Ripper begins production immediately, and will air later this year.

Reeves will study historical documents, look for undiscovered evidence and see if modern day police methods can shed new light on the crimes. The show will also see Reeves "line-up" the five main suspects, drawing his own conclusion on who the murderer was.

Produced by Ruggie Media, producers of Living shows Jade's PA and Extreme Makeover the programme will also see Reeves meeting with historians, forensic experts, criminal psychologists and even a psychic detective to discover the Ripper's identity.

Emma Read, commissioning editor Factual Entertainment, said: "It is incredible that over a century since the horrific Jack the Ripper killings the case remains unsolved. The mystery has always fascinated and baffled in equal measure and Vic Reeves, with his insatiable appetite for facts, will be an ideal guide to cut through the myths and intrigue surrounding these murders."

Paul Flexton is the executive producer for Ruggie Media with Emma Read the executive producer for Sky One.