The BEST episodes of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
Every episode of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story!
A lethal love affair - the tragic true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain.
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#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2025
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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#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2025
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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#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2025
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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#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2025
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.