A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

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  • Drama Mini-series

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Episode 1
Episode overview
When Ruth Ellis is arrested following the shooting of her lover David Blakely, we learn how the two became embroiled in a relationship.
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Episode 2
Episode overview
On trial for murder, Ruth faces the court as they hear how she came to kill David Blakely—and what drove a woman who seemingly had it all to do so.
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Episode 3
Episode overview
Ruth is due to hang in three weeks and the campaign for reprieve gathers pace. She now has a chance to confess the truth to save herself.
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Episode 4
Episode overview
Ruth's lawyer has 24 hours to save her life as we flash back to the weeks leading up to David's murder, understanding more clearly how his death came about.

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