A Cruel Love The Ruth Ellis Story airs on ITV1 and will examine the circumstances of David Blakely's murder
"A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story," airing on ITV1 and ITVX, tells the true story of Ruth Ellis, Britain's last woman to be hanged. Lucy Boynton stars as Ruth, a glamorous nightclub manageress who became entangled in a toxic relationship with David Blakely (Laurie Davidson), a motorsport star. The drama, inspired by Carol Ann Lee's book, explores Ruth's abusive relationship with Blakely and the events leading to his murder in 1955. The cast includes Toby Jones, Mark Stanley, and Arthur Darvill, among others. The series premieres on March 5, 2024.
