Little Boy Blue
142017•45m•7.7/10
CrimeDrama
Ratings
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7.7/10(37)
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.
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
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
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.
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.
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.
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
SIO David Kelly
Sinéad Keenan
Melanie Jones
Brían F. O'Byrne
Steve Jones
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
Paddy Rowan
Sean Mercer
Jack McMullen
Dean Kelly
Kent Riley
Steve Geoghagen
Jay Johnson
Tony Edge
Laura Dos Santos
Donna Kelly
Megan Dawson
Jenny Kelly
Howard Corlett
Mick
Paddy Birkenhead
Dave Kelly Jnr
Alicia Brockenbrow
Carly Ellis
Olivia Manning
Nicky Kelly
