The Hunt For Shannon Matthews (2025)

Cast

• Jeremy Vine - Self
• Karen Matthews - Self (archive)
• Michael Donovan - Self (archive)
• Julie Bushby - Self
• Petra Jamieson - Self
• Detective Constable Christine Freeman - Self

Keywords

yorkshire, true crime, missing child, hoax, child abduction, working class family, british, british crimes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 under the weight of suspicion and scrutiny.

Who directed The Hunt For Shannon Matthews?

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews was directed by Ben Sheldon.

Who stars in The Hunt For Shannon Matthews?

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews stars Jeremy Vine, Karen Matthews, Michael Donovan, Julie Bushby, Petra Jamieson, Detective Constable Christine Freeman.

How long is The Hunt For Shannon Matthews?

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).

What genre is The Hunt For Shannon Matthews?

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

Where was The Hunt For Shannon Matthews produced?

The Hunt For Shannon Matthews was produced in United Kingdom.