Viewers were left absolutely heartbroken by Damilola, Our Loved Boy

Viewers were left in tears last night thanks to BBC1 drama Damilola, Our Loved Boy.

The reconstruction of the story of Damilola Taylor – the 10-year-old who was stabbed with a broken bottle in Peckham sixteen years ago – and his father Richard’s fight for justice was an emotional rollercoaster for viewers.

Many were moved to tears by the real-life story it portrayed...

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John Boyega – who knew Damilola as a young boy in Peckham – tweeted his support of the programme.

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Some, such as Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock, said it was important to remember the tragedy.

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Good on BBC to actually show something so long ago but still meaningful today! Gone but not forgotten ? #DamilolaOurLovedBoy

— Ali (@DrakesWriter1) November 7, 2016

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Others praised a prized performance from all on screen.

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And more applauded the BBC for airing a crime drama focusing on the human rather than the procedural side of such a crime.

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But despite its gritty subject matter, many saw a final message of hope in Damilola.

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