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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

2025 · 1 season · 4 ep · 6.5 on TMDB

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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.

Cast

Lucy Boynton
Ruth Ellis
Toby Jones
John Bickford
Laurie Davidson
David Blakely
Mark Stanley
Desmond Cussen

Arthur Darvill

Arthur Darvill

Victor Mishcon

Bessie Carter

Bessie Carter

Carole Findlater

Joe Armstrong

Joe Armstrong

DCI Davies

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Cecil Havers

Toby Stephens

Toby Stephens

Melford Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Dr. Charity Taylor

Ed Sayer

Ed Sayer

Anthony Findlater

Tony Wadham

Arthur Neilson

Production

Silverprint Pictures

Created by

Kelly Jones

Where to watch

Prime Video
BritBox
The Roku ChannelFree

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First aired: February 17, 2025
Last aired: March 5, 2025
Seasons: 1 season
Episodes: 4 episodes

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