A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

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2025-02-17

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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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

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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.

First Aired

2025-02-17

Last Aired

2025-03-05

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Director

Kelly Jones

Status

Ended

Genres

Drama

Crime

Language

English

Network

ITV1

Production

Silverprint Pictures

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    Lucy Boynton

    Lucy Boynton
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    Toby Jones

    Toby Jones
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    Laurie Davidson

    Laurie Davidson
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    Mark Stanley

    Mark Stanley
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    Arthur Darvill

    Arthur Darvill
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    Bessie Carter

    Bessie Carter
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    Joe Armstrong

    Joe Armstrong
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    Nigel Havers

    Nigel Havers
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    Toby Stephens

    Toby Stephens
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    Juliet Stevenson

    Juliet Stevenson
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    Ed Sayer

    Ed Sayer
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    Tony Wadham

    Tony Wadham