A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story 1.3 (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Crime, Drama, History

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

1.3 (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV Episode | Crime, Drama, History

Ruth, a condemned woman awaits her execution while grappling with memories of love, shattered hopes, and impending motherhood. Her attorney races against time for clemency as she confronts mortality and her unborn child's future.

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24 cast members

Name	Known for
Joe Armstrong DCI Davies DCI Davies See fewer	Robin Hood (2006)
Lucy Boynton Ruth Ellis Ruth Ellis See fewer	Sing Street (2016)
Bessie Carter Carole Findlater Carole Findlater See fewer	Les Misérables (2012)
Darren Charman Foreman (credit only) Foreman (credit only) See fewer	The Duke (2020)
Arthur Darvill Victor Mischon Victor Mischon See fewer	DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
Laurie Davidson David Blakely David Blakely See fewer	Cats (2019)
Amanda Drew Bertha Bertha See fewer	Wednesday (2022)
Clair Gleave Dancer Dancer See fewer	Welcome to Paradise (IV)
Maddy Hill Muriel Jakubait Muriel Jakubait See fewer	EastEnders (1985)
Sidney Jackson Andre Ellis Andre Ellis See fewer	The Magic Flute (2022)
Toby Jones John Bickford John Bickford See fewer	Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
Advait Kottary Jayveer Sethia Jayveer Sethia See fewer	Beecham House (2019)
Daphne Kouma Marie Harris Marie Harris See fewer	EastEnders (1985)
Adam Lawrence DI Peter Gill DI Peter Gill See fewer	A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025)
Annie Miles Mrs. Winstanley Mrs. Winstanley See fewer	Backup (1995)
Gloria Obianyo Joy Okoro Joy Okoro See fewer	Dune: Part One (2021)
Rowan Robinson Vicki Martin Vicki Martin See fewer	A Haunting in Venice (2023)
Ed Sayer Anthony Findlater Anthony Findlater See fewer	The Crown (2016)
Jack Staddon Clive Gunnell Clive Gunnell See fewer	The Boys in the Boat (2023)
Mark Stanley Desmond Cussen Desmond Cussen See fewer	Run (III) (2019)
Toby Stephens Melford Stevenson QC Melford Stevenson QC See fewer	Die Another Day (2002)
Juliet Stevenson Dr. Charity Taylor Dr. Charity Taylor See fewer	Truly Madly Deeply (1990)
Tony Wadham Arthur Neilson Arthur Neilson See fewer	Bungalow (2013)
Lawrence Aram Edward Cusins (uncredited) Edward Cusins (uncredited) See fewer	Gaida (2023)