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Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue

142017•45m•7.6/10
CrimeDrama

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7.6/10(42)

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.

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Production

ITV Studios

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 24, 2017

Last Aired

May 15, 2017

Networks

ITV1

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2017-04-24
When 11-year-old schoolboy Rhys Jones is brutally shot dead, DS Dave Kelly is charged with brining his teenage killer to justice.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2017-05-01
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.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2017-05-08
When potential witness Claire Olssen is intimidated into changing her statement, the investigation team look for other ways to reinforce their case.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2017-05-15
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.

Cast

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

Howard Corlett

Howard Corlett

Mick

Paddy Birkenhead

Dave Kelly Jnr

Alicia Brockenbrow

Carly Ellis

Olivia Manning

Nicky Kelly

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