Little Boy Blue

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2017-04-24

Last Air Date: 2017-05-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Stephen Graham as SIO David Kelly
Stephen Walters as DCI Mark Guinness
Sonny Begya as Rhys Jones
Matthew Roberts as Owen Jones
Christine Tremarco as Marie Thompson
Michael Moran as Kevin Moody
Nathan Clark Smith as Jordan Olssen
James Nelson-Joyce as James Yates
Paddy Rowan as Sean Mercer
Jack McMullen as Dean Kelly

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (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.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (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.