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Ripper Street might not be continuing on BBC1, but it has more support in Keeley Hawes.

The actress is married to the show's lead actor Matthew Macfadyen - who played detective Edmund Reid - and she has said the decision to axe it was a "sad" one.

She told RadioTimes.com: “I think it was brilliant. To have a public reaction like they did was very gratifying.

"The production values on that show and the performances were incredible and I was sad it wasn't recommissioned.”

The series was facing a battle against decisions made beyond the control of its team, with Keeley referencing the newly appointed BBC1 controller Charlotte Moore.

She added: "Also a new controller comes in and they have different ideas."

The future of the show is still in the balance after fans campaigned to save the Victorian crime series.

However, it could still be saved after topping the ratings with its final episode and video on demand service LoveFilm could give its third series a new home.