A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025–2025)
2025–2025 · TV-MA · 1 season · 4 episodes · Drama, Crime
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
Network: ITV1
Cast
Lucy Boynton as Ruth EllisToby Jones as John BickfordLaurie Davidson as David BlakelyMark Stanley as Desmond CussenArthur Darvill as Victor MishconBessie Carter as Carole FindlaterJoe Armstrong as DCI DaviesNigel Havers as Cecil HaversToby Stephens as Melford StevensonJuliet Stevenson as Dr. Charity TaylorEd Sayer as Anthony FindlaterTony Wadham as Arthur NeilsonMore like this
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