The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story (2018)

March. 13,2018

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The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story

In 1955 Ruth Ellis was the last woman hanged in Britain for the murder of her lover. In this investigative three-part series film-maker Gillian Pachter re-examines the case.

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The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story

2018

In 1955 Ruth Ellis was the last woman hanged in Britain for the murder of her lover. In this investigative three-part series film-maker Gillian Pachter re-examines the case.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2018

3 Episode

Episode 1 - Episode 1

March. 13,2018

Gillian Pachter takes a forensic look at the police investigation and discovers worrying assumptions and problematic omissions.

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Episode 2 - Episode 2

March. 14,2018

Gillian turns her attention to Ruth's trial, which took just a day and a half. Her lawyer pursued a risky defence strategy.

Episode 3 - Episode 3

March. 15,2018

Gillian Pachter looks at Ruth's execution and the last-minute attempts to save her life, though Ruth herself was determined to die.

In 1955 Ruth Ellis was the last woman hanged in Britain for the murder of her lover. In this investigative three-part series film-maker Gillian Pachter re-examines the case.