BBC Player Amazon ChannelA Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025) is a drama, crime web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story online in HD.
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Kelly Jones
- Starring: Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, Laurie Davidson, Mark Stanley, Arthur Darvill, Bessie Carter, Joe Armstrong, Nigel Havers
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2025-02-17 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 4 |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.5/10 (12 votes) |
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: Episode 1 (2025-02-17) — Ruth Ellis is arrested for killing her lover, David, with a gun in her hand. While the police see an open-and-shut case, her solicitor, John Bickford, suspects there’s more to the
- E2: Episode 2 (2025-02-17) — At the Old Bailey, Ruth faces judgment shaped by British class and legal biases. Bickford fears she’s withholding vital details that could save her. Outside the courtroom, we uncov
- E3: Episode 3 (2025-02-24) — 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
- E4: Episode 4 (2025-03-05) — The day before Ruth's execution, she finally agrees to tell her new lawyer, Victor Mishcon, the full story, the whole truth. Mishcon has twenty-four hours to save her life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story have? 1 season(s) with 4 episodes.
Who created A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story? Kelly Jones.
Where can I watch A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
