The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3
In July 1955, Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain for the cold-blooded murder of lover David Blakely. Gillian Pachter takes a forensic look at the police investigation, and soon discovers worrying assumptions and problematic omissions
The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story airs on BBC Four HD at 2:20 AM, Friday 7 March. (Subtitles, sign language.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Gillian Pachter
Presenter
Cate Hall
Executive Producer