A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

T
0h 45m
2025
6.75 /10 (4)

Overview

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.

Country : GB
Languages : en
Last Air Date:2025-03-05
Created by : Kelly Jones

Seasons

Miniseries
2025-02-17

Episodes

Episode: 1Episode 1
S01
E01
2025-02-17
Episode: 2Episode 2
S01
E02
2025-02-17
Episode: 3Episode 3
S01
E03
2025-02-24
Episode: 4Episode 4
S01
E04
2025-03-05

Series Cast

Lucy Boynton

Ruth Ellis

Toby Jones

John Bickford

Laurie Davidson

David Blakely

Mark Stanley

Desmond Cussen

Arthur Darvill

Victor Mishcon

Bessie Carter

Carole Findlater

Joe Armstrong

DCI Davies

Nigel Havers

Cecil Havers

Toby Stephens

Melford Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Dr. Charity Taylor

Ed Sayer

Anthony Findlater

Tony Wadham

Arthur Neilson

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