Idris Elba fans say same thing about star's 'horrifying' BBC knife crime documentary

Viewers who caught the powerful BBC documentary Idris Elba: Our Knife Crisis were quick to praise the Hollywood star for his role in presenting the programme.

Hackney-born actor Idris, 52, has thrown himself prominently into the battle against knife crime in Britain with intense commitment.

In the hard-hitting documentary, which aired on BBC One on Wednesday night (29 January), Idris delved into the underlying causes of knife violence and questioned why so many youngsters feel the need to carry blades that bring harm to others.

Conversing with numerous individuals on the front lines, Idris shed light on a troubling trend where some teens, once expelled from school, found themselves on a trajectory towards violence.

As Idris actively sought out ways to halt the epidemic of stabbings and fatalities, admirers took to social media platform X to voice their support and commend his dedication towards confronting the issue, reports the Mirror.

One impressed viewer commented: "Massive respect to Idris Elba for making this documentary highlighting different aspects on this issue."

Another observed: "The country has a real problem with knife crime. Interesting viewing with Idris Elba tonight. Some great initiatives that are helping change this country's youngsters path in life. Come on @Keir_Starmer back funding them, better than paying £120k a year to put them behind bars."

One viewer praised Idris Elba's exploration of UK knife crime in his documentary, stating: "Idris Elba's documentary about UK knife crime is a much-needed insight and conversation. We need more of this and funding to help our young people into different pathways to better opportunities and life goals. They deserve. Idris - you're a leader."

Another was deeply affected by the harrowing account of a mother who tragically lost her son to knife crime due to mistaken identity, saying: "Wow this knife crime documentary talking about them teenagers who stabbed him through the back and into his heart walking to his friends and it was mistaken identity.. that's horrific."

Elba offered his thoughts on the situation after speaking with young inmates involved in knife-related crimes in the documentary, remarking: "I just have a feeling that if someone had intervened, our prisons would have been emptier."

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer