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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Monday, February 17, 2025

Ended: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

When does A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 come out?

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 premiered Monday, February 17, 2025 on ITV1 and ended Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The season has 4 episodes.

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A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 release schedule

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

Ruth Ellis is arrested for killing her lover, David, with a gun in her hand. While the police see an open-and-shut case, her solicitor, John Bickford, suspects there’s more to the story.

Monday · 1 year ago

2. Episode 2

At the Old Bailey, Ruth faces judgment shaped by British class and legal biases. Bickford fears she’s withholding vital details that could save her. Outside the courtroom, we uncover her sacrifices for David and a toxic love triangle.

Monday · 1 year ago

3. Episode 3

Found guilty and sentenced to hang, Ruth reflects on her relationship, lost dreams, and pregnancy, as her lawyer pressures the Home Office for a reprieve. Desperate and reliant on Desmond for her son, Ruth faces the weight of her looming fate.

Monday · 1 year ago

4. Episode 4 Finale

The day before Ruth's execution, she finally agrees to tell her new lawyer, Victor Mishcon, the full story, the whole truth. Mishcon has twenty-four hours to save her life.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 guest stars

  • Rowan Robinson

    Rowan Robinson

    Vicki Martin

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 FAQ

When does A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 come out?

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 premiered Monday, February 17, 2025 on ITV1.

How many episodes are in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1?

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 has 4 episodes.

Are new episodes of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 finale?

The A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Season 1 finale (Episode 4) aired Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

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