The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews

Season 12021

Documentary about the disappearance of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews in Yorkshire in 2008, an investigation that gripped the nation, which turned out to be hoax kidnapping plot devised by her mother. Featuring exclusive interviews with Shannon's best friend, members of the local community, and the police officers who eventually found her, the programme reveals the remarkable truth of what really happened.

Storyline

Documentary about the disappearance of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews in Yorkshire in 2008, an investigation that gripped the nation, which turned out to be hoax kidnapping plot devised by her mother. Featuring exclusive interviews with Shannon's best friend, members of the local community, and the police officers who eventually found her, the programme reveals the remarkable truth of what really happened.

First Aired
February 10, 2021
Last Aired
February 11, 2021
Runtime
1h 7min
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Status
Ended
Language
English
Network
Channel 5
Production
ITN Productions