A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
tv show
4 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired February 17, 2025
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.
Episode 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - 1h 47m
Air Date
February 24, 2025
Overview
Found guilty and sentenced to hang, Ruth reflects on her relationship, lost dreams, and pregnancy, as her lawyer pressures the Home Office for a reprieve. Desperate and reliant on Desmond for her son, Ruth faces the weight of her looming fate.
