A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

A lethal love affair - the dark new drama starring Lucy Boynton

Drama

A lethal love affair - the tragic true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain. Dark new drama starring Lucy Boynton and Toby Jones. 

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Ruth Ellis is arrested following the shooting of her lover.

When Ruth Ellis is arrested following the shooting of her lover David Blakely, we learn how the two became embroiled in a relationship.

Ruth is on trial for murder at the Old Bailey.

On trial for murder, Ruth faces the court as they hear how she came to kill David Blakely—and what drove a woman who seemingly had it all to do so.

Ruth is due to hang, but a campaign for reprieve is growing.

Ruth is due to hang in three weeks and the campaign for reprieve gathers pace. She now has a chance to confess the truth to save herself.

Ruth's lawyer has 24 hours to save her life as we flash back to the weeks leading up to David's murder, understanding more clearly how his death came about.

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

Episode 1

Episode 1

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Episode 4

Episode 4