And so I did it.”Toheeb Jimoh, who plays Anthony Walker, says: “Anthony's story is a painfully tragic one but it's also full of hope, joy, promise and love. It means a lot to me personally as I am from the same village as the Walker family and it is typical of Gee to draw positive conclusions from tragic events. Based on conversations between McGovern and Anthony’s mother Gee Walker, the drama tells the story of the life Anthony “could have lived” and what kind of man he could have grown up to become.Here’s everything you need to know about the cast of Anthony.Six bottles of bestselling wine for just £38.94, plus free delivery!Sign up to be the first to know when we launch the new website!For coffee delivered tomorrow, or next week. Known to his family and friends for his humour, intelligence and compassion, Anthony was halfway through college with dreams of visiting America and studying Law at university.I went to Jimmy because I couldn't think of anyone more suited who could depict, highlight and draw attention to the hard messages of a life not lived - Anthony's unfilled dreams, his potentials and the many lives he would have impacted on - which now will never be realised. The BBC informs, educates and entertains - wherever you are, whatever your age. Find the newsletter for you

"I think Jimmy's done that. Bobby Schofield, Stephanie Hyam, Shaniqua Okwok, Robinah Kironde, Dominique Moore, Ade Ajibade, Wesley Bozonga, Phina Oruche, Siobhan McSweeney, Leo Wringer,Lorna Gayle, Jay Lycurgo, Josh Bolt and James Ledsham will also play key roles in the drama. The series was written by multi-BAFTA winner Jimmy McGovern. You can unsubscribe at any time.Rakie Ayola plays Anthony's mother Gee Walker in the BBC'S Anthony It will be available to watch via BBC iPlayer shortly after broadcast. Anthony (1x90) will be directed by Terry McDonough (Cold Feet, An Adventure In Space And Time, The Street) and produced by Donna Molloy and Colin McKeown.

It follows a rich vein of factual drama that LA Productions has been delivering for almost a decade now. The 90-minute drama will air on Monday, 27th July at 8:30pm on BBC One. Film Anthony Walker will be played by Toheeb Jimoh (The Power, Ted Lasso), Rakie Ayola (Shetland, Noughts + Crosses) will portray Gee Walker and Julia Brown (World On Fire) plays Katherine. For whatever brew method you use.

Playing Tony Gates' lover, Jackie Laverty, was Gina McKee. Anthony Walker was a Liverpool teenager with a devout Christian faith and a love of basketball. By entering your details, you are agreeing to Radio Times

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Similar to her co-star Lennie, Gina was well-established as an actress before she joined the BBC cast. Rakie Ayola, who starred in Noughts and Crosses, will be playing the role of his mother Gee Walker.

Meet the cast of Anthony – the BBC’s Anthony Walker drama Anthony was commissioned by Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama, and Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content. The cast includes Nicola Walker, Stephen Mangan, Anthony Head, Annabel Scholey, Deborah Findlay and Barry Atsma. Disney+

News, photos, videos and full episode guide Anthony, a drama about Anthony Walker, is set to air on BBC1 next week.