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My Name Is Leon

Leon, a mixed race boy older than his 9 years, is forced to take care of his blue-eyed baby brother when his single mother suffers a nervous breakdown. When the authorities separate the brot

Director

Lynette Linton

Year

Genre

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Production

Endemol Shine UK

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 nominations total

Homepage

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00184br

Leon

Carol

Poppy Lee Friar

Nurse

Therese Collins

Tina

Tony

Salma

Maureen

Sylvia

Olivia Williams

Jake's Adoptive Mother

Kelly Joanne Ward

Policewoman

Desree

Tufty Burrows

Devlin

Christopher Eccleston

Mr Johnson

Castro

Leemore Marrett Jr.

PC Wayne Gallows

Mike

Social Worker

Mr. Atwal (Sikh Man)

Rioter

Dr. James Barnett

Michael Kavanagh

Rioter

Tina Louise Owens

Rioter

John Alan Roberts

Hospital patient

Estate Resident

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What did I tell you about
cleaning up after your dinner? - My Name Is Leon

What did I tell you about cleaning up after your dinner?

We're going to need some survival
stuff - food and drink - My Name Is Leon

We're going to need some survival stuff - food and drin...

Yours looks like it could go pretty
fast too. It's a cool bike. - My Name Is Leon

Yours looks like it could go pretty fast too. It's a co...

So, we grow things - plants, fruit. - My Name Is Leon

So, we grow things - plants, fruit.

Look, I'll show you around,
but only for a minute. Right? - My Name Is Leon

Look, I'll show you around, but only for a minute. Righ...

It might not make sense now, but... - My Name Is Leon

It might not make sense now, but...

..as an elder once told me, - My Name Is Leon

..as an elder once told me,

My dad once said, - My Name Is Leon

My dad once said,

Come. Time to go, big man,
me have work to do. Go on. - My Name Is Leon

Come. Time to go, big man, me have work to do. Go on.

You'll run up and down in the
streets shouting, saying your piece, - My Name Is Leon

You'll run up and down in the streets shouting, saying ...

If you can't see why we're doing it, - My Name Is Leon

If you can't see why we're doing it,

Let me tell you something, son, - My Name Is Leon

Let me tell you something, son,

Don't put words in my mouth.
That's exactly what I meant. - My Name Is Leon

Don't put words in my mouth. That's exactly what I...

Gone are the days when we
peacefully march in our Sunday best. - My Name Is Leon

Gone are the days when we peacefully march in our Sunday bes...

This thing that's happening tonight, - My Name Is Leon

This thing that's happening tonight,

Some brothers were unfairly arrested
by the police. - My Name Is Leon

Some brothers were unfairly arrested by the police.

When something has happened - My Name Is Leon

When something has happened

..and so unfair, - My Name Is Leon

..and so unfair,

Like when you lose someone
you really love, - My Name Is Leon

Like when you lose someone you really love,

Work stress, - My Name Is Leon

Why not? Imagine that, - My Name Is Leon

Why not? Imagine that,

Well, I'm more of a brown colour,
so can I be the brown prince? - My Name Is Leon

Well, I'm more of a brown colour, so can I be the brown...

Trust me, Star, - My Name Is Leon

Trust me, Star,

The doctors just want to be sure
I'm OK. I'll be back on my feet. - My Name Is Leon

The doctors just want to be sure I'm OK. I'll be b...

He was a baby, and it's easier to
find forever homes for babies. - My Name Is Leon

He was a baby, and it's easier to find forever homes fo...

We've always been honest
with each other, - My Name Is Leon

We've always been honest with each other,

You've got to move on
and focus on yours. - My Name Is Leon

You've got to move on and focus on yours.

Why don't you go play with
Sergeant Smith for a moment? - My Name Is Leon

Why don't you go play with Sergeant Smith for a moment?

Rah, Star, why you running
in here like the police? - My Name Is Leon

Rah, Star, why you running in here like the police?

Whatever it is, - My Name Is Leon

Whatever it is,

Don't be shy,
eat as much as you want. - My Name Is Leon

Don't be shy, eat as much as you want.

My dad has been bringing me here
since way back, - My Name Is Leon

My dad has been bringing me here since way back,

He's just sad. My mum was sad too. - My Name Is Leon

He's just sad. My mum was sad too.

..eventually you see the real world, - My Name Is Leon

..eventually you see the real world,

..their mother died when
they were very young. - My Name Is Leon

..their mother died when they were very young.

I need to work to support them,
give them the best. - My Name Is Leon

I need to work to support them, give them the best.

First this woman, Maureen,
but then she got sick too, - My Name Is Leon

First this woman, Maureen, but then she got sick too,

Because they didn't think we looked
like brothers. What? - My Name Is Leon

Because they didn't think we looked like brothers. What...

Once I get him back, I can help you
rescue your daughters too. - My Name Is Leon

Once I get him back, I can help you rescue your daughters to...

One day,
we'll all be back together again. - My Name Is Leon

One day, we'll all be back together again.

"Dear Leon, I know
it's your birthday, - My Name Is Leon

"Dear Leon, I know it's your birthday,

I don't know, however much it costs
to get to Bristol. - My Name Is Leon

I don't know, however much it costs to get to Bristol.

They are, it's just I
want to pay my own way, - My Name Is Leon

They are, it's just I want to pay my own way,

Well, the train'll be quicker.
Bit pricy. - My Name Is Leon

Well, the train'll be quicker. Bit pricy.

You'll also need to get a taxi or
something when you get to Bristol. - My Name Is Leon

You'll also need to get a taxi or something when you ge...

I don't think you can get that much
money without doing a bit of work. - My Name Is Leon

I don't think you can get that much money without doing...

Now, anyone ever show you how to - My Name Is Leon

Now, anyone ever show you how to

One, two. One, two.
Yeah, man. - My Name Is Leon

One, two. One, two. Yeah, man.

Now, if you can help me around here, - My Name Is Leon

Now, if you can help me around here,

One, two. One, two.
One, two. One, two... - My Name Is Leon

One, two. One, two. One, two. One, two...

Leon, the whole neighbourhood
can hear ya. - My Name Is Leon

Leon, the whole neighbourhood can hear ya.

I hope you're not thinking of
getting into any trouble - My Name Is Leon

I hope you're not thinking of getting into any trouble

No-one understands a word coming
out of your nasty little mouth. - My Name Is Leon

No-one understands a word coming out of your nasty little mo...

This is my land.
So I ain't going nowhere. - My Name Is Leon

This is my land. So I ain't going nowhere.

Listen, I know we've had our
differences, - My Name Is Leon

Listen, I know we've had our differences,

Look, I'm sorry you had to see that,
but you needed to. - My Name Is Leon

Look, I'm sorry you had to see that, but you needed to.

Just don't think they wouldn't bust
down your little hut - My Name Is Leon

Just don't think they wouldn't bust down your litt...

They don't care if you're a youth,
all them see is your skin. - My Name Is Leon

They don't care if you're a youth, all them see is...

# You make me feel like dancing - My Name Is Leon

# You make me feel like dancing

I was wondering if I could, er, have
a moment with Leon alone. - My Name Is Leon

I was wondering if I could, er, have a moment with Leon alon...

..I actually oversaw
your brother's adoption, - My Name Is Leon

..I actually oversaw your brother's adoption,

It's just a lot easier
to find permanent homes for babies, - My Name Is Leon

It's just a lot easier to find permanent homes for babi...

I know it sounds strange, but I
promise you it was for the best. - My Name Is Leon

I know it sounds strange, but I promise you it was for the b...

Or at least we have a nice
arrangement where we pretend to. - My Name Is Leon

Or at least we have a nice arrangement where we pretend to.

Maureen! Come here, love.
Oh-ho! - My Name Is Leon

Maureen! Come here, love. Oh-ho!

Careful, Lee, she's fragile. - My Name Is Leon

Careful, Lee, she's fragile.

The death of Castro Conway
in police custody - My Name Is Leon

The death of Castro Conway in police custody

Police and gangs everywhere.
It's getting worse round here. - My Name Is Leon

Police and gangs everywhere. It's getting worse round h...

It's the police's fault.
What's that? Nothing. - My Name Is Leon

It's the police's fault. What's that? Nothing...

I'm not ready to lose you just yet -
you're all I've got. - My Name Is Leon

I'm not ready to lose you just yet - you're all I&...

..and they're not to go springing
any more surprises on you. Sylvie... - My Name Is Leon

..and they're not to go springing any more surprises on...

Soon as you're well again, you
and I are going to start a new life, - My Name Is Leon

Soon as you're well again, you and I are going to start...

That would be lovely -
probably help me get better, too. - My Name Is Leon

That would be lovely - probably help me get better, too.

All we want to do is come here
and live in peace! - My Name Is Leon

All we want to do is come here and live in peace!

Me not lost him. Babylon there... - My Name Is Leon

Me not lost him. Babylon there...

..says it's OK to take him and kill
him! - My Name Is Leon

..says it's OK to take him and kill him!

Because he was using his mouth to
speak to the oppressor. - My Name Is Leon

Because he was using his mouth to speak to the oppressor.

Justice, justice... - My Name Is Leon

Justice, justice...

Justice! Yo! What are you doing? - My Name Is Leon

Justice! Yo! What are you doing?

You're all right,
you're all right. Come on. - My Name Is Leon

You're all right, you're all right. Come on.

Hey. Breathe. - My Name Is Leon

I'm just going to leave you
two alone, - My Name Is Leon

I'm just going to leave you two alone,

Look at you.
You're nearly as tall as me now. - My Name Is Leon

Look at you. You're nearly as tall as me now.

They keep telling me
a kid needs stability and security, - My Name Is Leon

They keep telling me a kid needs stability and security,

Listen, Leon, I want you to
be happy, - My Name Is Leon

Listen, Leon, I want you to be happy,

Looked after by people who care
about you and can provide for you. - My Name Is Leon

Looked after by people who care about you and can provide fo...

Give you all the stuff that
you...that you need and deserve. - My Name Is Leon

Give you all the stuff that you...that you need and deserve.

Listen, I love you and Jake more
than anything in the world... - My Name Is Leon

Listen, I love you and Jake more than anything in the world....

I've been talking with the social
workers about looking after - My Name Is Leon

I've been talking with the social workers about looking...

"Dear Jake, I've learned
a lot of things since you went. - My Name Is Leon

"Dear Jake, I've learned a lot of things since you...

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Leon, a mixed race boy older than his 9 years, is forced to take care of his blue-eyed baby brother when his single mother suffers a nervous breakdown. When the authorities separate the brot

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Director: Lynette Linton

Writer: Shola Amoo

Production: Endemol Shine UK

Genre: drama

Year: 2022

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 7.1

BoxOffice: N/A

Released: 10 Jun 2022

Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 nominations total

Homepage: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00184br