Lucy Boynton Stars as Ruth Ellis in ITV's 'A Cruel Love'

The drama explores the life and trial of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain, highlighting societal issues of the 1950s.

Lucy Boynton portrays Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, in the ITV drama 'A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story'.
The series delves into Ellis's life as a nightclub owner, her abusive relationship, and the controversial trial leading to her execution.
Toby Jones, Laurie Davidson, and Mark Stanley are among the cast, with the series promising to expose British obsessions with class, sex, and death.
Adapted from Carol Ann Lee’s biography, the drama is produced by Silverprint Pictures and directed by Lee Haven Jones.
ITV Studios will handle international distribution, aiming to bring the story of Ruth Ellis to a global audience.