BBC viewers praise "eye-opening" and "emotional" end to Stephen Lawrence documentary

BBC1 has aired its conclusion to Stephen: The Murder That Changed a Nation, the powerful documentary exploring the unprovoked murder of Stephen Lawrence. And the final episode – which followed the public inquiry into the case – left viewers at home with a strong mix of emotions.

The first of which was heartbreak as audiences saw how the Lawrence family never saw full justice for the killing.

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And there was an outpouring of respect for Stephen's “brave” parents, Doreen and Neville, who are still campaigning for justice 25 years after the murder.

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But along with the sorrow came anger and shock as viewers learned the case had been closed.

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Viewers such as Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba and London major Sadiq Khan, praised the documentary as a real “eye-opener” and “essential viewing” to show how racism can impact society – and how it must never prevail.

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Stephen: The Murder That Changed a Nation is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer