Series
The Moorside
In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is reported missing. A frantic search quickly becomes a murder inquiry. Led by Julie Bushby, the community rallies around Shannon's grief-stricken mother Karen, determined to find her daughter and show that, although she's from a poor background, Shannon's life is as important as any other. As hope fades and doubts about Karen arise, Shannon is found — with a man her mother knows. Who is this man, and what is his connection to Karen?
Overview
In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is reported missing. A frantic search quickly becomes a murder inquiry. Led by Julie Bushby, the community rallies around Shannon's grief-stricken mother Karen, determined to find her daughter and show that, although she's from a poor background, Shannon's life is as important as any other. As hope fades and doubts about Karen arise, Shannon is found — with a man her mother knows. Who is this man, and what is his connection to Karen?
Cast
- Sheridan SmithJulie Bushby
- Gemma WhelanKaren Matthews
- Siobhan FinneranDC Christine Freeman
- Sian BrookeNatalie Brown
- Steve OramDC Alex Grummit
- Dean AndrewsPC Steve 'Kinchie' Kinchin
- Kirsty ArmstrongStacey Bushby
- Catherine BreezeAlice Meehan
