Ruth Ellis, Lucy Boynton and Crime film

Lucy Boynton on Playing the Last Woman Hanged in Britain in ‘A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story’
The drama series, which also stars Laurie Davidson and Toby Jones, launches on BritBox on Monday. "She was such a contradictory and complex person, which makes my job so much more interesting."
BritBox’s ‘A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story’ Is an Unflinching Crime Drama Centered on Capital Punishment: TV Review
Capital punishment is still a polarizing topic in the United States. However, the practice has been long outlawed in various places across the globe. “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” explores why an otherwise upstanding citizen might be driven to commit such a heinous act and how a country condemned her for it.
Lucy Boynton reveals tragedy behind true crime in ‘A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story’
Her story has been told and retold in film, TV, onstage, even in opera. Now, with Monday’s four-part BritBox saga, “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” starring Lucy Boynton, the real, factual case is unveiled.
‘A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story,' About the Last Woman Hanged in Britain, Started With an Email
Executive producers Kate Bartlett and Antonia Gordon of Silverprint Pictures took on the tale of an "obsessive relationship" that was "toxic and abusive," meaning "it was important to tell the full story.
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story air date confirmed for real-life drama
ITV has confirmed that its upcoming drama A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story will begin airing on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Wednesday 5th March. The series – which is already available on BritBox for US viewers – is based on the true story of the last woman to be hanged in Britain, with Lucy Boynton taking on the central role.
Who was Ruth Ellis? The last woman to be hanged in the UK
On the July 13, 1955, Ruth stood in front of her executioner Albert Pierrepoint and smiled with gentle acceptance of her fate. Seconds later, she became the last woman to be sentenced to death in the UK. Having hung over 430 people, her death is said to have haunted Pierrepoint.
The top ITV shows launching next month – from A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story to The Bay
ITV has an exciting selection of shows for viewers to dive into from next month. Here is a look at the new and returning programmes on the Channel during March. A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
‘A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story’ episode 3 release date, confirmed
BritBox and ITV’s latest period true-crime drama, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, is based on the tragic real-life experiences of 28-year-old Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain. The first two episodes are now available to watch on BritBox.
Britbox’s A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Is Well-Cast but Unremarkable
The Ruth Ellis Story is carried by Lucy Boynton and a recognizable cast, but the BritBox true crime miniseries isn't captivating.
Lucy Boynton took serious approach to ‘Ruth Ellis’
Lucy Boynton did not know much about the story of Ruth Ellis, Britain’s last woman to hang, before agreeing to star in the ...
Killer nightclub hostess's deadly love affair with race car driver was 'eye for an eye': author
The Ruth Ellis Story," a four-part drama series, was inspired by Carol Ann Lee's true-crime book, "A Fine Day for a Hanging: ...
Lucy Boynton transforms into glamorous killer in first look at new ITV drama A Cruel Love
LUCY Boynton has transformed into a glamorous in a first look at ITV’s new drama A Cruel Love. The actress, 31, will star in ...