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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.

1 Seasons
4 Episodes
Ended
Crime Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image Episode 1
8.0/10 (210 votes)

#1 Episode 1

S1:E1

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

episode image Episode 4
8.0/10 (170 votes)

#2 Episode 4

S1:E4

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.

episode image Episode 3
7.9/10 (172 votes)

#3 Episode 3

S1:E3

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

episode image Episode 2
7.8/10 (186 votes)

#4 Episode 2

S1:E2

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.

Cast & Chracters

character image SIO David Kelly

SIO David Kelly

Actor: Stephen Graham
character image DCI Mark Guinness

DCI Mark Guinness

Actor: Stephen Walters

Rhys Jones

Actor: Sonny Begya

Owen Jones

Actor: Matthew Roberts
character image Marie Thompson

Marie Thompson

Actor: Christine Tremarco

Kevin Moody

Actor: Michael Moran

Jordan Olssen

Actor: Nathan Clark Smith
character image James Yates

James Yates

Actor: James Nelson-Joyce
character image Sean Mercer

Sean Mercer

Actor: Paddy Rowan
character image Dean Kelly

Dean Kelly

Actor: Jack McMullen

Steve Geoghagen

Actor: Kent Riley

Tony Edge

Actor: Jay Johnson

Donna Kelly

Actor: Laura Dos Santos
character image Jenny Kelly

Jenny Kelly

Actor: Megan Dawson
character image Mick

Mick

Actor: Howard Corlett

Dave Kelly Jnr

Actor: Paddy Birkenhead

Carly Ellis

Actor: Alicia Brockenbrow

Nicky Kelly

Actor: Olivia Manning
character image Neil Jones

Neil Jones

Actor: Neil Fitzmaurice
character image WDC Jackie Carter

WDC Jackie Carter

Actor: Jodie McNee
character image DCS Brian 'Dixie' McNeill

DCS Brian 'Dixie' McNeill

Actor: Dan Renton Skinner
character image Kenny Richmond

Kenny Richmond

Actor: Andrew Schofield

Janice Olssen

Actor: Sylvie Gatrill

Nathan Quinn

Actor: Jack Corrie
character image Vida Moody

Vida Moody

Actor: Heather Bleasdale

Sam Moody

Actor: Michael Baker
character image Sandra Oxley

Sandra Oxley

Actor: Kerrie Hayes
character image Morgue Nurse

Morgue Nurse

Actor: Alicya Eyo
character image Police Liaison Officer

Police Liaison Officer

Actor: Vanessa Emme

Dr Paul Johnson

Actor: Simon Fielder
character image DC Matt Parry

DC Matt Parry

Actor: Derek Barr

DI Martin Leahy

Actor: John McGrellis
character image Marie Yates

Marie Yates

Actor: Lizzie Hopley

Paula Kelly

Actor: Michelle Butterly

Jeanette Mercer

Actor: Samantha Robinson

Frank Yates

Actor: Jack Lamb
character image DC Danny Jones

DC Danny Jones

Actor: Robbie O'Neill
character image Prosecution Barrister

Prosecution Barrister

Actor: Gerard Horan
character image Defence Barrister

Defence Barrister

Actor: Jason Thorpe
character image Defence Barrister

Defence Barrister

Actor: Howard Ward
character image Tom, POLSA Officer

Tom, POLSA Officer

Actor: Nigel Betts
character image Steve Jones

Steve Jones

Actor: Brían F. O'Byrne
character image Melanie Jones

Melanie Jones

Actor: Sinéad Keenan
character image Debra Taylor

Debra Taylor

Actor: Elizabeth Berrington
character image ACC Pat Gallan

ACC Pat Gallan

Actor: Sara Powell
character image Claire Olssen

Claire Olssen

Actor: Faye McKeever

The highest rated episode of Little Boy Blue is "Episode 1" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 210 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 2" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 186 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 1" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 210 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 2" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 186 votes.

Name Department Job
Paul Whittington Directing Director
Jeff Pope Production Executive Producer
Kwadjo Dajan Production Producer

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