Damilola Taylor: The Untold Story

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Damilola Taylor: The Untold Story (2026)

Directed by Alex Thomas

Documentary, Crime

Ten-year-old Damilola Taylor was fatally stabbed in 2000 in a stairwell in Peckham, South East London, just metres from his home. 'Star Wars' star John Boyega, who also grew up in Peckham, speaks for the first time about being one of the last people to see him alive, sharing the fear and uncertainty that followed in the aftermath of Taylor's death. Boyega is joined by close friends and family members of Taylor, who reveal the events that led to his death and talk for the first time about the impact his tragic murder has had in shaping their lives.

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Cast

John Boyega Self Tony Blair Self (archive footage) Harriet Harman Self (archive footage) Ian McMillan Self (archive photo) Jodie Whittaker Self (archive photo)

Crew

Director
Alex Thomas
Director of Photography
Tom Swindell
Editor
Jane Greenwood
Producer
Jack Bootle, Nelson Adeosun

Details

Release date
2026-10-05
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
BBC, Optomen Television