Little Boy Blue
Overview
Based on a true story, this four-part drama tells the story of the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in Croxteth, Liverpool, in 2007. It explores Melanie’s and Steve’s ordeal, and tells of how Rhys’ murderer and associates were eventually brought to justice.
Key Crew
Director: Paul Whittington
Producer: Kwadjo Dajan
Writer: Jeff Pope
Top Cast
Stephen Graham
SIO David Kelly
Stephen Walters
DCI Mark Guinness
Sonny Begya
Rhys Jones
Matthew Roberts
Owen Jones
Christine Tremarco
Marie Thompson
Michael Moran
Kevin Moody
Nathan Clark Smith
Jordan Olssen
James Nelson-Joyce
James Yates
Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
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4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2017-04-24When 11-year-old schoolboy Rhys Jones is brutally shot dead, DS Dave Kelly is charged with brining his teenage killer to justice.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2017-05-01As Rhys Jones is laid to rest, a police raid at the home of Kevin Moody leads to the recovery of the gun used in the murder.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
2017-05-08When potential witness Claire Olssen is intimidated into changing her statement, the investigation team look for other ways to reinforce their case.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
2017-05-15Mercer and his associates are tried for their roles in Rhys's murder, but the verdict fails to bring closure for Mel and Steve as the fractures in their relationship come to a head. Then an unexpected setback leaves Kelly with the toughest decision of his career.
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