BBC Two revisits the life and killing of Damilola Taylor
A new BBC Two programme revisits the story of Damilola Taylor, the 10-year-old killed by teenagers 26 years ago. People who knew him, including actor John Boyega, his sister Grace and his brother Tunde, recount events and reflect on the grief, love and hope connected with his legacy.
The programme also hears from Guillermo Casal, the caretaker who found Damilola, and former Met officer Leroy Logan. It revisits the investigation, which led to the conviction of two brothers, and considers why similar killings were happening. The evening’s other television picks include a legal drama starring David Harewood and reports on cancer rates among younger people and NAD+ wellness drips.
- BBC Two revisits Damilola Taylor’s story through people who knew him.
- The film explores his legacy and the wider context of similar killings.
- Other picks include a David Harewood legal drama and health investigations.
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Damilola Taylor was a 10-year-old child who was killed in South London in 2000 by a group of teenagers. His death became one of Britain's most prominent cases of youth violence and shocked the nation.
The case exposed serious concerns about gang culture and safety in certain London communities during that period. Taylor's death prompted significant discussions about the underlying causes of youth violence and how police responded to crime in deprived areas.
A BBC Two programme now revisits this story through the perspectives of those who knew Damilola and those who investigated his death. The documentary reflects on his legacy and examines the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “TV tonight: an essential film about the story of Damilola Taylor”.