The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story
The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story is a documentary on BBC4. 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. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 3 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2024.
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The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story
Series re-examining the Ruth Ellis case. Gillian Pachter looks at Ruth's execution and the last-minute attempts to save her life, though Ruth herself was determined to die.
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Series re-examining the Ruth Ellis case. In part two, Gillian turns her attention to Ruth's trial, which took just a day and a half. Her lawyer pursued a risky defence strategy.
Series re-examining the Ruth Ellis case. Gillian Pachter takes a forensic look at the police investigation and discovers worrying assumptions and problematic omissions.