A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
6.7
1 season
4 episodes
Ended
Drama
Crime
Plot Summary
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:February 17, 2025
Last Aired:March 5, 2025
Episode Runtime:45m
Networks:
ITV1
Created By:
Kelly Jones
Cast & Characters
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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Seasons (1)
9.3
Miniseries
4 episodes
Aired: 2025
Production
Silverprint Pictures