TV series
Little Boy Blue
2017, English, on ITV1.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
Worth the Hype
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7.6/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Little Boy Blue
Little Boy Blue is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 15 May 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Stephen GrahamSIO David Kelly · 4 ep
- Sinéad KeenanMelanie Jones · 4 ep
- Brían F. O'ByrneSteve Jones · 4 ep
- Stephen WaltersDCI Mark Guinness · 4 ep
- Sonny BegyaRhys Jones · 4 ep
- Matthew RobertsOwen Jones · 4 ep
- Christine TremarcoMarie Thompson · 4 ep
- Michael MoranKevin Moody · 4 ep
- Nathan Clark SmithJordan Olssen · 4 ep
- James Nelson-JoyceJames Yates · 4 ep
- Paddy RowanSean Mercer · 4 ep
- Jack McMullenDean Kelly · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 April 2017
- Last aired
- 15 May 2017
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Little Boy Blue is based on
Little Boy Blue is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Little Boy Blue: quick answers
Is Little Boy Blue worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Little Boy Blue are there?
Little Boy Blue has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Little Boy Blue finished?
Yes. Little Boy Blue ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Little Boy Blue on?
Little Boy Blue is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Little Boy Blue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Little Boy Blue yet.
What shows are like Little Boy Blue?
If you liked Little Boy Blue, try Dalziel and Pascoe, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Miss Marple: The Body in the Library.
What is Little Boy Blue based on?
Little Boy Blue is based on a true story.