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Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue

★ 7.6/10•2017•45m•14•Crime•Drama
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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.

Paul Whittington · Director

Jeff Pope · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 24, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E145m

Episode 1

When 11-year-old schoolboy Rhys Jones is brutally shot dead, DS Dave Kelly is charged with brining his teenage killer to justice.

Apr 24, 2017

Episode 2 - Episode 2E245m

Episode 2

As 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.

May 1, 2017

Episode 3 - Episode 3E345m

Episode 3

When potential witness Claire Olssen is intimidated into changing her statement, the investigation team look for other ways to reinforce their case.

May 8, 2017

Episode 4 - Episode 4E445m

Episode 4

Mercer 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.

May 15, 2017

Actors

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

SIO David Kelly

Sinéad Keenan

Sinéad Keenan

Melanie Jones

Brían F. O'Byrne

Brían F. O'Byrne

Steve Jones

Stephen Walters

Stephen Walters

DCI Mark Guinness

Sonny Begya

Rhys Jones

Matthew Roberts

Owen Jones

Christine Tremarco

Christine Tremarco

Marie Thompson

Michael Moran

Kevin Moody

Nathan Clark Smith

Jordan Olssen

James Nelson-Joyce

James Nelson-Joyce

James Yates

Paddy Rowan

Paddy Rowan

Sean Mercer

Jack McMullen

Jack McMullen

Dean Kelly

Kent Riley

Kent Riley

Steve Geoghagen

Jay Johnson

Tony Edge

Laura Dos Santos

Donna Kelly

Megan Dawson

Megan Dawson

Jenny Kelly

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