Channel 4 commissions retrospective documentary on the riots that ravaged the UK over the summer of 2024

22 August 2024

Channel 4 today announces a new single documentary on the race riots that took place across the UK over the summer of 2024. Executive Produced by multi-BAFTA and EMMY-winning Leaving Neverland and Terror in Mumbai director Dan Reed, this one-off documentary will provide a forensic account of how riots erupted in England in the wake of the murder of three children in Southport, told by police, rioters and eyewitnesses. The film will unpack the social and political forces behind the violence, those involved, and examine the feelings and ideas fuelling the rage. 

Dan Reed said: “Channel 4 have been brilliantly quick off the mark again, giving us a licence to deep-dive into the riots and the political and cultural crisis that gripped our nation this summer. 
Amos Pictures’ trademark forensic journalism and immersive cinematic storytelling will give Channel 4 audiences a full 360 view, revealing the key protagonists, the raw emotions, the political agendas driving the violence and the unfolding of the police and government response.” 

Channel 4 Commissioning Editor, Anna Miralis, said: “We are proud to commission this hard-hitting and timely documentary from Amos Pictures, whose track record for fearless, uncompromising storytelling is second to none. As we all reflect on, and try to make sense of, the horrendous scenes of bigoted violence that took place on our streets, this vital film will provide important context on what these events say about Britain today.” 

The documentary will be a 1 x 60’, produced by Amos Pictures for Channel 4. The Executive Producer is Dan Reed. The Channel 4 Commissioning Editor is Anna Miralis. 

ENDS