The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story

In 1955 Ruth Ellis was the last woman hanged in Britain for the murder of her lover. In this investigative three-part series film-maker Gillian Pachter re-examines the case.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story

First Air Date

March 13, 2018

Last Air Date

March 15, 2018

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Four

S01E03

Episode 3

Gillian Pachter looks at Ruth's execution and the last-minute attempts to save her life, though Ruth herself was determined to die.

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