Ruth Ellis, Lucy Boynton and Crime film

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."
BritBox’s ‘A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story’ Is an Unflinching Crime Drama Centered on Capital Punishment: TV Review
Capital punishment is still a polarizing topic in the United States. However, the practice has been long outlawed in various places across the globe. “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” explores why an otherwise upstanding citizen might be driven to commit such a heinous act and how a country condemned her for it.
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.
The top ITV shows launching next month – from A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story to The Bay
ITV has an exciting selection of shows for viewers to dive into from next month. Here is a look at the new and returning programmes on the Channel during March. A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story air date confirmed for real-life drama
ITV has confirmed that its upcoming drama A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story will begin airing on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Wednesday 5th March. The series – which is already available on BritBox for US viewers – is based on the true story of the last woman to be hanged in Britain, with Lucy Boynton taking on the central role.
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.
Lucy Boynton took serious approach to ‘Ruth Ellis’
Lucy Boynton did not know much about the story of Ruth Ellis, Britain’s last woman to hang, before agreeing to star in the ...
Lucy Boynton transforms into glamorous killer in first look at new ITV drama A Cruel Love
LUCY Boynton has transformed into a glamorous in a first look at ITV’s new drama A Cruel Love. The actress, 31, will star in ...
Lena Dunham, Sheila Atim, Asha Banks Toast Elle U.K.'s ‘40 for 40 Women in Film' List
Smith, Lucy Boynton and Enva Lewis also attended the cocktail reception at the Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge.
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Lucy Boynton cuts a trendy figure in a yellow cardigan and suede skirt as she departs CBS Mornings in New York after promoting new ITV drama role
Lucy Boynton is absolutely mesmerising as Ruth Ellis, pictured here, at the height of her success as London's youngest club manager. 'Aged 28, her ascendancy was brought to a sharp halt when she ...
Lucy Boynton Proves Chanel Looks Can Kill at the 'A Cruel Love' Premiere
"Everything" refers to a 1950s-meets-2025 approach to styling on the Cruel Love press tour. Boynton plays Ruth Ellis, a nightclub owner who made headlines in 1955 on the conviction of murdering her ...
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Bohemian Rhapsody star Lucy Boynton switches on Bond Street Christmas lights
British actress Lucy Boynton has turned on the Bond Street Christmas lights in a festive event, saying she was “thrilled” to perform the role in her home city. The Bohemian Rhapsody star switched on ...