Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Ben Sheldon
Studio Firecrest Films
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Jeremy Vine

Jeremy Vine

Self

Karen Matthews

Self (archive)

Michael Donovan

Self (archive)

Julie Bushby

Self

Petra Jamieson

Self

Detective Constable Christine Freeman

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The runtime of The Hunt For Shannon Matthews is 1h 30m.

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews is a Documentary, Crime movie.

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews was directed by Ben Sheldon.

The main cast of The Hunt For Shannon Matthews includes Jeremy Vine, Karen Matthews, Michael Donovan.

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews is originally in English.