New Drama Revisits Ruth Ellis, the Last Woman Hanged in the UK

The BritBox series examines Ellis' tragic story, her trial, and the societal forces that shaped her fate.

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, starring Lucy Boynton, premieres today on BritBox, with new episodes airing weekly.
The series portrays Ruth Ellis' life, her abusive relationship with David Blakely, and the events leading to her 1955 execution.
Ellis' grandson has called for her posthumous pardon, citing abuse, societal prejudice, and a flawed trial as key factors in her conviction.
The drama highlights systemic misogyny, class bias, and the treatment of women in the judicial system, still relevant issues today.
Based on Carol Anne Lee’s biography, the series aims to humanize Ellis while sparking conversations about domestic violence and justice.