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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025)

First aired February 17, 202545m/ep1 season · 4 epsEnded
6.5

11 votes

DramaCrime

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.

Created By

Kelly Jones

Where to Watch

Streaming availability for India

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Top Billed Cast

Lucy Boynton

Lucy Boynton

Ruth Ellis

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

John Bickford

Laurie Davidson

Laurie Davidson

David Blakely

Mark Stanley

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

Tony Wadham

Arthur Neilson

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

March 5, 2025

Networks

ITV1

Production

Silverprint Pictures

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