BBC One, 2016

DAMILOLA, OUR LOVED BOY

The shocking death of ten-year-old Damilola Taylor in 2000 saw an innocent schoolboy lose his life on the streets of London. In front of the world’s media, his parents embarked on a gruelling path to find justice – but behind closed doors, how could their love survive such public grief?

This feature-length drama reveals the personal story behind the headlines, immersing us in Damilola’s world, exploring his journey from Lagos to London, and his family’s quest for justice. Told primarily from the point of view of Damilola’s father, Richard Taylor OBE, starring Babou Ceesay and Wunmi Mosaku, written by Levi David Addai and directed by Bafta-winner Euros Lyn, this is a surprising, intimate and deeply-moving story of fatherhood, family and hope.

One of the most powerful pieces of television you will ever see

Observer

Your heart will break long before Damilola reaches London

The Times

Powerful, important drama

The Independent
WRITER

Levi David Addai

DIRECTOR

Euros Lyn

PRODUCER

Susan Horth

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Colin Barr

LINE PRODUCER

Adrian Kelly

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Ross Mclennan

EDITOR

Jamie Pearson

WRITER

Levi David Addai

DIRECTOR

Euros Lyn

PRODUCER

Susan Horth

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Colin Barr

LINE PRODUCER

Adrian Kelly

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Ross Mclennan

EDITOR

Jamie Pearson