A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

6.5
Yr 2025
Rt 45m
Status Ended
Drama Crime
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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.

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Production Board

Crew

Production Design
Stephen Campbell
Executive Producer
Antonia Gordon Kate Bartlett
Director
Lee Haven Jones
Original Music Composer
Samuel Sim
Gaffer
Jonathan Spencer
Creator
Kelly Jones
Writer
Kelly Jones
Producer
Angie Daniell
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Keywords

death penalty murder britain true crime 1950s murdered husband hanged woman
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Details

First Aired
February 17, 2025
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
GB
TMDB Votes
12