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The Hunt For Shannon Matthews

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews

Aug 17, 2025 · 1h 30m

Rated 6.5 out of 10

Director

Ben Sheldon

Overview

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.

About The Hunt For Shannon Matthews

What is The Hunt For Shannon Matthews about?

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…

When was The Hunt For Shannon Matthews released?

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews was released on August 17, 2025.

How long is The Hunt For Shannon Matthews?

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who directed The Hunt For Shannon Matthews?

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews was directed by Ben Sheldon.

Who is in the cast of The Hunt For Shannon Matthews?

The cast of The Hunt For Shannon Matthews includes Jeremy Vine (Self), Karen Matthews (Self (archive)), Michael Donovan (Self (archive)), Julie Bushby (Self) and Petra Jamieson (Self).

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