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.

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025)

★ 6.5/10 February 17, 2025 1 season

CrimeDrama

Creator: Kelly Jones

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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Creators

Kelly Jones

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