Stephen’s murder shocked the nation, but is Britain any different now? THE SUPERVET: NOEL FITZPATRICK THERE SHE GOES
IT IS almost three decades since the shocking racist murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence by a gang in south-east London. The 18-year-old A-level student was set upon by a gang of youths and stabbed to death on his way home on April 22, 1993.
The horrific case went on to change attitudes on racism and towards the police, after it was concluded that the handling of the murder was affected by issues of race, with institutional racism found at the heart of the Metropolitan Police Force.
But 27 years on, has Britain really changed?
The killing of George Floyd in the US triggered global protests with thousands also taking to the streets in Britain demanding an end to racial inequality here.
In this special live programme, presenters
Rageh Omaar and
Anushka Asthana are joined by a panel of
STEPHEN LAWRENCE: HAS BRITAIN CHANGED? high profile guests to examine how equal the UK really is and what needs to change.
The programme will showcase an exclusive poll taking a look at racism today and will discuss how much Britain has changed since Stephen’s murder.
Immediately afterwards, ITV will again show The Murder Of Stephen Lawrence, which tells the story of the aftermath through the eyes of his parents.
Starring Marianne Jean-baptiste and Hugh Quarshie as Doreen and Neville Lawrence, the two-hour drama recreates the night of the murder and follows the family’s fight for justice including the public inquiry into the police investigation.
NOEL’S waiting room is a funny old place – tense with owners who are anxious, but also jolly with all creatures great and small bounding around.
There are sometimes tears too, and this episode revisits some of the most heartrending moments from the series and finds out how the pets are now.
In 2015, chihuahua Darcy escaped from the house when the postman came and was hit by a car.
A crushed pelvis and multiple fractures left the dog unable to walk and the
Wilson family worried they would lose her.
Meanwhile, serial rescuers Ruth and Chris, who own dogs, cats, ferrets, ducks, chickens, quail and goldfish, brought in their beloved three-legged cat Jersey, who had a slipped kneecap and arthritis.
But the surgery would be uncharted territory and came with significant risk.
Elsewhere, 10-year-old Lev brought in rescue deerhound Willow, saying: “We are both adopted. I’m a rescue human!”
But after a horrific accident, Willow’s life hung in the balance.