The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story

20181 seriesEntertainment / Factual
Available on BBC Four HD
BBC Four HD

Film-maker Gillian Pachter re-examines the Ruth Ellis case. In July 1955, Ruth was the last woman to be hanged in Britain for the murder of her lover David Blakely.

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1/3. Gillian takes a forensic look at the police investigation launched after Ruth's arrest. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S] [HD]

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