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ITV The Ruth Ellis Story: Who was the last woman to be hanged for murder in the UK? - Liverpool Echo

  • Ruth Ellis was the last woman executed in the United Kingdom, sentenced to hanging on July 13, 1955, for the murder of her boyfriend, David Blakely, after a violent relationship.
  • The drama 'A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story' debuted on ITV on March 5, 2025, exploring themes of class, sex, and justice in 1955 London.
  • Lucy Boynton, who stars as Ruth, expressed hope that the drama could serve as a catalyst for change and raise awareness of Ellis' case as a miscarriage of justice.
  • Boynton highlighted societal expectations of women, stating, 'People want to see women as mothers, whether they are or not,' leading to discomfort when women assert themselves.
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