'Anthony' BBC One's new drama on the life that could have been led by a boy killed in racist attack

One-off drama to air 27th July 8.30pm, BBC One

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Anthony Walker was a Liverpool teenager with a devout Christian faith and a love of basketball.

Known to his family and friends for his humour, intelligence and compassion, Anthony was halfway through college with dreams of visiting America and studying Law at university.

In July 2005 in Huyton, Merseyside, Anthony was murdered in a racist attack. He was 18 years old.

Inspired by conversations with Gee Walker, Anthony's mother, about the boy Anthony was and the man he was to become, this is the story of the life he could have lived.

Cast includes... Toheeb Jimoh, Rakie Ayola, Julia Brown, Bobby Schofield, Stephanie Hyam, Shaniqua Okwok, Robinah Kironde, Dominique Moore, Ade Ajibade, Wesley Bozonga, Phina Oruche, Siobhan McSweeney, Leo Wringer, Lorna Gayle, Jay Lycurgo, Josh Bolt and James Ledsham
Written by Jimmy McGovern
Directed by Terry McDonough
Produced by Colin McKeown and Donna Molloy for LA Productions for BBC One
Executive producers are Colin McKeown for LA Productions, Lucy Richer for BBC One, Terry McDonough and Jimmy McGovern

Source BBC One

July 21, 2020 11:35am ET by BBC One  

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