Little Boy Blue ( tv series ) - wikipedia Little Boy Blue ( tv series ) Little Boy Blue Little Boy Blue title sequence Genre Drama Written by Jeff Pope Directed by Paul Whittington Starring Stephen Graham Sinead Keenan Stephen Walters Christine Tremarco Sara Powell Faye McKeever Brían F. O'Byrne Composer ( s ) Niall Byrne Country of origin United Kingdom No. of series No. of episodes Production Executive producer ( s ) Jeff Pope Producer ( s ) Kwadjo Dajan Running time 60 minutes Production company ( s ) ITV Studios Release Original network ITV Picture format PAL 16 : 9 1080i Audio format Stereo Original release 24 April ( 2017 - 04 - 24 ) -- 15 May 2017 ( 2017 - 05 - 15 ) External links Website Little Boy Blue is an ITV drama series, shown over four sixty - minute episodes from 24 April to 15 May 2017. The series focuses on the murder of Rhys Jones in Croxteth, Liverpool in 2007. Contents 1 Cast 2 Production 3 Episodes 4 References 5 External links Cast Stephen Graham -- Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly Sinead Keenan -- Melanie Jones Brían F. O'Byrne -- Steve Jones Faye McKeever -- Claire Olssen Sonny Beyga -- Rhys Jones Matthew Roberts -- Owen Jones Stephen Walters -- DCI Mark Guinness Christine Tremarco -- Marie Thompson Sara Powell -- Assistant Chief Constable Pat Gallan Michael Moran -- Kevin Moody Nathan Clark Smith -- Jordan Olssen James Nelson - Joyce -- James Yates Paddy Rowan -- Sean Mercer Jack McMullen -- Dean Kelly Production Stephen Graham was cast as Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly and Sinead Keenan and Brían F. O'Byrne were cast as Melanie and Steve Jones, respectively in a new four - part drama titled Little Boy Blue. On 18 April 2017, it was confirmed that the programme would begin its broadcasting on 24 April 2017 on a weekly basis, concluding on 15 May. Episodes Little Boy Blue aired in four sixty - minute episodes. Whilst filming took place in Liverpool, the murder scene itself was filmed outside Liverpool as a sign of respect for his parents. However locations used in Liverpool include the Anglican Cathedral and Liverpool Crown Court. No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Viewers ( millions ) `` Episode One '' Paul Whittington Jeff Pope 24 April 2017 8.12 When eleven - year - old schoolboy Rhys Jones is brutally shot dead walking home from football practice, Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly ( Stephen Graham ) is charged with bringing his teenage killer to justice. His identity is well known, but finding the evidence to charge him proves to be a far more difficult challenge. `` Episode Two '' Paul Whittington Jeff Pope 1 May 2017 7.88 As Rhys Jones is laid to rest, a police raid at the home of Kevin Moody ( Michael Moran ) leads to the recovery of the gun used in his murder. Moody must choose between being labelled a `` grass '' and risking retribution, or speaking the truth to clear his name. Unexpectedly, a forensic examination of the gun leaves the entire investigation hanging in the balance. `` Episode Three '' Paul Whittington Jeff Pope 8 May 2017 7.99 When potential witness Claire Olssen is intimidated into changing her statement, the investigation team look for other ways to reinforce their case. As Steve returns to work, Kelly is offered a deal that tests his resolve. `` Episode Four '' Paul Whittington Jeff Pope 15 May 2017 8.25 Mercer and his associates are tried for their roles in Rhys 's murder. The verdict fails to bring closure for Melanie ( Sinead Keenan ) and Steve ( Brían F. O'Byrne ) as the fractures in their relationship come to a head. An unexpected setback leaves Kelly with a tough decision to make. References ^ Jump up to : Kelly, Helen ( 24 April 2017 ). `` Little Boy Blue writer ' still ca n't make sense ' of Rhys Jones ' tragic murder ''. Daily Express. Retrieved 25 April 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Little Boy Blue Curtis Brown ''. Retrieved 25 April 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` little - boy - blue ''. ITV. Retrieved 25 April 2017. Jump up ^ Graham, Alison. `` Little Boy Blue Episode Guide ''. Radio Times. Retrieved 25 April 2017. Jump up ^ ITV Media Little Boy Blue Jump up ^ Munn, Patrick ( 18 April 2017 ). `` ITV Sets Premiere Date For ' Little Boy Blue ' ''. TV Wise. Retrieved 10 May 2017. ^ Jump up to : Parry, Josh ( 25 April 2017 ). `` Why ITV 's Little Boy Blue did n't film in carpark where Rhys was murdered ''. Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 25 April 2017. External links Little Boy Blue on IMDb Little Boy Blue at ITV Hub Production website at ITV Studios Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Little_Boy_Blue_(TV_series)&oldid=815760449 '' Categories : 2017 British television programme debuts 2017 British television programme endings 2010s British crime television series 2010s British drama television series British crime drama television series British television miniseries English - language television programs ITV television dramas Television series by ITV Studios Television series set in 2007 Television shows set in Liverpool Hidden categories : EngvarB from November 2017 Use dmy dates from November 2017 Episode lists with unformatted air dates Talk Contents About Wikipedia Español Edit links This page was last edited on 16 December 2017, at 23 : 27. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. 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Question: who played the detective in little boy blue
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