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CRIME . 2017 . 1 Season . 7.7/10

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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.

Network ITV1
Episodes 4
7.7/10
Rating
1
Seasons
4
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Overview
Little Boy Blue has 1 season with 4 episodes spanning 2017.
Cast
Stephen Graham stars as SIO David Kelly in Little Boy Blue.
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Rating
With a 7.7/10 rating from 36 votes, Little Boy Blue is considered highly rated.
Year context
Little Boy Blue first aired 9 years ago in 2017.

CAST (20)

Stephen Graham
Stephen Graham
SIO David Kelly
Stephen Walters
Stephen Walters
DCI Mark Guinness
SB
Sonny Begya
Rhys Jones
MR
Matthew Roberts
Owen Jones
Christine Tremarco
Christine Tremarco
Marie Thompson
Michael Moran
Michael Moran
Kevin Moody
NC
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
Jay Johnson
Tony Edge
LD
Laura Dos Santos
Donna Kelly
Megan Dawson
Megan Dawson
Jenny Kelly
Howard Corlett
Howard Corlett
Mick
PB
Paddy Birkenhead
Dave Kelly Jnr
AB
Alicia Brockenbrow
Carly Ellis
OM
Olivia Manning
Nicky Kelly
Neil Fitzmaurice
Neil Fitzmaurice
Neil Jones
Jodie McNee
Jodie McNee
WDC Jackie Carter

SEASONS (1 season, 4 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

1
Seasons
4
Episodes
Ended
Status

NETWORKS (1)

ITV1

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Rating
7.7/10 (36 votes)
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Little Boy Blue about?
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.
How many seasons does Little Boy Blue have?
Little Boy Blue has 1 season with 4 episodes total.
Who stars in Little Boy Blue?
The cast of Little Boy Blue includes Stephen Graham, Stephen Walters, Sonny Begya, Matthew Roberts, Christine Tremarco.
What is the rating of Little Boy Blue?
Little Boy Blue has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 36 votes on TMDB.
Is Little Boy Blue still running?
Little Boy Blue has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (2)

Crime Drama
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