Famous hangman Albert Pierrepoint carried out the death sentence at Holloway Prison in 1955.Deadline revealed the projectin June.
Ruthwas commissioned by ITVs Head of Drama Polly Hill and Drama Commissioner, Huw Kennair Jones.
Lee Haven Jones (Passenger, Feast, The Long Call) directs all four episodes.
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ITV Studios is distributing.
Boynton most recently appeared in ITVs three-part adaptation of Agatha ChristiesWhy Didnt They Ask Evans?.
Her other credits includeThe Ipcress FileandChevalier.
The news come as ITV greenlit another thriller,Protection,starringHappy ValleysSiobhan Finneran and produced byDesmaker New Pictures.
