
The Hunt For Shannon Matthews
2025-08-17 · 90 min · ★ 6.5
Featuring testimony from friends, neighbours, journalists and detectives at the heart of the search for Shannon Matthews, this is the inside story of a case that became a defining moment in British public life, a missing child caught in the middle of a media frenzy, and a case that sparked debates that still resonate today. This two-part series explores how truth, trust and community unravelled under the weight of suspicion and scrutiny.
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- Ben Sheldon
- Production companies
- Firecrest Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Jeremy VineSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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