BritBox's ‘A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story' Is an Unflinching Crime Drama Centered on Capital Punishment: TV Review
Created by Kelly Jones and based on Carol Anne Lee’s biography, “A Fine Day for Hanging,” BritBox’s “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” is a gutting, engaging historical crime drama revolving around an ambitious woman hindered by abuse,
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."
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.
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.
‘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’ 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.
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Brokaw: ‘Death in Paradise’ returns to the delight of fans
The long-awaited return of the popular BritBox series “Death in Paradise” is back for its 14th season. Even though the central character has changed four times over the past 14 years, the show remains ...
3 great BritBox shows you should watch in February 2025
This list is a reminder of the deep bench of great shows that you can watch on BritBox anytime you want. See what made the list inside.
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Who Was Ruth Ellis? Learn the True Story Behind BritBox’s ‘A Cruel Love’
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, Series Premiere, Monday, February 17, BritBox If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1− ...
How to Watch the 2025 BAFTAs From the U.S.
The BAFTAs begin at 7 p.m. in London, which means they will stream at 2 p.m. eastern time / 11 a.m. pacific time. BritBox ...
Where to Watch the 2025 BAFTA Awards Online
The 78th annual awards ceremony takes place at Royal Festival Hall in London this Sunday — here's how to stream it.
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Where to watch the BAFTA Awards in the Unites States in 2025
The biggest night in British film is here — here's how to catch every award, speech, and red carpet moment, no matter where ...
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He’ll be back! ‘Ludwig’ season 2 release window, cast, plot, and more
A new amateur sleuth will soon debut on BritBox, and thankfully, we already know he’ll be back for a second season. Ludwig ...