Lost Boy: The Killing of James Bulger – documentary reveals hidden impact toddler s murder had on his brothers
Lost Boy: The Killing of James Bulger (C5, 9pm) It’s one of the most haunting images to appear on the British news – CCTV footage of two young boys leading a two-year-old child away from the Strand Shopping Centre in Liverpool. Now, 28 years on from James Bulger’s death, this two-part documentary explores why this terrible crime continues to send shockwaves through Britain, and takes a closer look at the investigation. Among those contributing to the programme are James’s mother Denise Fergus and his brothers, who are speaking exclusively for the first time. There are also insights from the police and those involved in the case as the progamme sets out to tell the story of how and why two 10-year-old boys snatched the toddler, leading to his death, and the devastating effect it would have on the city of Liverpool.