A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
2025 Ended ITVX ★ 6.9/10
Told over two parallel timelines, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story reveals secret truths about the case which have remained hidden for decades, poses tantalising questions about what really happened in the months before Ruth killed her lover David Blakely, and sheds light on the life of one of Britain's most infamous murderesses. The drama depicts Ruth's entry into a dizzying upper class London world that promises so much, but ultimately delivers treachery. We follow her glamorous lifestyle as a young nightclub manageress, her abusive relationship with the man she later gunned down in cold blood, her arrest, trial and the subsequent legal fight to reprieve her before she was hanged by infamous hangman, Albert Pierrepoint, in Holloway Prison, aged just 28.
In short
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (premiered 5 March 2025). Status: Ended. Platform: ITVX. 4 episodes, 1 × Season. ★ 6.9/10.
Seasons (1 · 4 episodes)
4
Cast
Lucy Boynton
Ruth Ellis
Toby Jones
John Bickford
Laurie Davidson
David Blakely
Mark Stanley
Desmond Cussen
Joe Armstrong
DCI Davies
Audrey Brisson
Jacqueline Dyer
Bessie Carter
Carole Findlater
Toby Stephens
Melford Stevenson QC
Arthur Darvill
Victor Mishcon
Juliet Stevenson
Charity Taylor
Paul Hilton
Christmas Humphreys QC
Nigel Havers
Judge Havers
FAQ
When does “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” premiere?
“A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” premiered on 5 March 2025. Upcoming episodes and any new seasons are listed in the Seans release calendar, updated daily from TVmaze data.
Where can you watch “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story”?
“A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” is associated with ITVX. Availability may vary by region — check the Seans calendar for air dates and confirm the offer in your streaming service.
How many episodes are in season 1 of “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story”?
Season 1 of “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” has 4 episodes according to TVmaze. The full episode list with air dates is below — mark watched episodes and track your progress for free.
Will “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” get another season?
“A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” has ended and no further seasons are planned. The full list of episodes and seasons is below — mark what you watched and track your progress.
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