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The Hunt for Shannon Matthews

First Air: August 17, 2025 · Last Air: August 17, 2025 · Status: Ended · 10/10 · Documentary, Crime

In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished on her way home from school, triggering one of the highest-profile missing person investigations ever seen in the UK. But the story that gripped a nation soon unravelled into something far darker as suspicions turned closer to home. Featuring firsthand testimony this two-part documentary revisits a case that shocked and divided the country.

Cast


Crew

  • Director: Ben Sheldon

Overview

In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished on her way home from school, triggering one of the highest-profile missing person investigations ever seen in the UK. But the story that gripped a nation soon unravelled into something far darker as suspicions turned closer to home. Featuring firsthand testimony this two-part documentary revisits a case that shocked and divided the country.


Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2025 2 Episodes

Premiered on August 17, 2025.

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    E1: Episode 1 0.0
    In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished on her way home from school, triggering one of the highest-profile missing person investigations ever seen in the UK. But the story that gripped a nation soon unravelled into something far darker as suspicions turned closer to home. Featuring firsthand testimony this two-part documentary revisits a case that shocked and divided the country.
    August 17, 2025 45 min
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    E2: Episode 2 0.0
    In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished on her way home from school, triggering one of the highest-profile missing person investigations ever seen in the UK. But the story that gripped a nation soon unravelled into something far darker as suspicions turned closer to home. Featuring firsthand testimony this two-part documentary revisits a case that shocked and divided the country.
    August 17, 2025 45 min