The Real Ruth Ellis

This documentary looks at the life of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, spanning from her early years and her work in the 1950s club scene to her volatile love affair with David Blakely and the murder that shocked the nation. The film includes fresh research, personal testimony, and interviews with Ruth's grandchildren and key actors in the ITV drama ‘A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story.’ It also features remarkable audio recordings and rare images of Ruth, along with clips from the drama, giving a new understanding of her story and an emotional look at the real-life events.