A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

Name: A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2025-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 10
Cast: Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, Laurie Davidson, Mark Stanley, Arthur Darvill

A 1950s true crime drama about Ruth Ellis, the last woman in Britain to be hanged. This startling story reveals hidden truths about Ruth's murder of her lover, the legal case surrounding it and those who were also complicit.

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Created By

Kelly Jones

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

First Air Date

February 17, 2025

Last Air Date

March 5, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Silverprint Pictures

Networks

ITV1

S01E04

Episode 4

The day before Ruth's execution, she finally agrees to tell her new lawyer, Victor Mishcon, the full story, the whole truth. Mishcon has twenty-four hours to save her life.

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