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- Courts · City of London
Russell Brand documentary to air on Netflix November 13
A new Netflix documentary titled 'Russell Brand: Open Secret' will explore the comedian's career trajectory, from his ascent to fame to his conviction for rape and sexual assault. The film is set to be released on November 13, 2026.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 58 · Hype 41 
Violent Crime · SouthwarkJohn Boyega reflects on Damilola Taylor's death in new BBC documentary
Actor John Boyega features in a new BBC Two documentary, "Damilola: The Untold Story," reflecting on the 2000 killing of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor. Boyega hopes the film will shed light on the lasting effects of the tragedy on the Peckham community.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 77 · Hype 18
Violent Crime · SouthwarkJohn Boyega recalls Damilola Taylor's death in new BBC documentary
Hollywood actor John Boyega has shared his experiences of the psychological impact following the death of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor. The pair were schoolmates in Peckham, and Boyega was among the last to see Damilola alive before he was fatally stabbed in November 2000.
Southwark3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · SouthwarkDamilola Taylor killing revisited in new BBC documentary
A new BBC Two documentary, Damilola: The Untold Story, examines the fatal stabbing of 10-year-old Damilola Taylor in Peckham in November 2000. It includes accounts from family, friends, and actor John Boyega, and discusses the rise of knife crime.
Southwark3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · SouthwarkJohn Boyega speaks on childhood friend Damilola Taylor's killing in new documentary
Actor John Boyega will share his experiences of the killing of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor in a new BBC documentary. 'Damilola: The Untold Story' will explore the 10-year-old's final 24 hours and the impact on the Peckham community.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41