The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story — Season 1
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About this season
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.
Episodes (3)
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E1
1. Episode 1
Aired 13 March 2018 • 60 min
Gillian Pachter takes a forensic look at the police investigation and discovers worrying assumptions and problematic omissions.
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E2
2. Episode 2
Aired 14 March 2018 • 60 min
Gillian turns her attention to Ruth's trial, which took just a day and a half. Her lawyer pursued a risky defence strategy.
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E3
3. Episode 3
Aired 15 March 2018 • 60 min
Gillian Pachter looks at Ruth's execution and the last-minute attempts to save her life, though Ruth herself was determined to die.