Lucy Boynton is set to star in a new true crime drama that delves into the life and tragic end of Ruth Ellis. The ITV1 show, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, airs at 9pm on Wednesday (March 5), and portrays Lucy living a glamorous life as she runs the Little Club in London.

Despite catching the eye of customer Desmond Cussen, it's David, played by Laurie Davidson, who captures her heart, leading to a tumultuous relationship marked by violence. The drama reaches its climax on Easter Sunday 1955 when Ruth shoots David dead outside a Hampstead pub.

The series then explores the trial and subsequent death sentence. In July 1955, Ellis became the last woman to be hanged in Britain after murdering her abusive lover, David Blakely.

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The drama delves into the shocking story behind the headlines. This is the latest role for Lucy Boynton, known for her roles as Allison Adams in Gypsy, Astrid Sloan in The Politician, Jean Courtney in The Ipcress File, and appearances in Let Me Go, Murder on the Orient Express, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Pale Blue Eye and Barbie.

But what more do we know about Lucy Poynton's life, including her famous parents and ex?,

Lucy Poynton is the daughter of London-based journalists, travel writer Adriaane Pielou and journalist Graham Boynton.

Graham Boynton. was raised in southern Africa and became a political reporter during the peak of the Rhodesian war amid apartheid, according to his website. He was later deported to Britain by the South African government.

In 1998, he took on the role of travel editor at The Telegraph and published a book in 1997 about the end of white minority rule in Africa after working as a journalist there.

Boynton's sister, Emma Louise Boynton, has also pursued a career in broadcast journalism, following in their parents' footsteps.

Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton were once an item, having met while filming the 2017 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Their first encounter was at Abbey Road Studios in London before production began, with Malek making the first move.

"Rami felt so much the leader of that set," Boynton revealed in a 2019 interview with New York Magazine.

The pair made several high-profile appearances together, including at the 2019 Academy Awards where Malek bagged the Oscar for Best Actor. He dedicated his win to Lucy, saying: "Lucy Boynton: you're the heart of this film. You are beyond immensely talented. You have captured my heart. Thank you so much."

In 2023, it was reported that Malek and Lucy Boynton had 'grown apart' and ended their five-year relationship. Malek is currently seeing The Crown's Emma Corrin.

Lucy Boynton is currently dating Murdo Mitchell, a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Glasgow, . He once showcased his talent on The in 2014 and now graces various tours and festivals across the country with his performances.

You can watch the first episode at 9pm on Wednesday, March 5, on ITV1 and ITVX, with all episodes now available on ITVX.