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?

Top Cast

Sheridan Smith

Julie Bushby

Gemma Whelan

Karen Matthews

Siobhan Finneran

DC Christine Freeman

Sian Brooke

Natalie Brown

Steve Oram

DC Alex Grummit

Dean Andrews

PC Steve 'Kinchie' Kinchin

K

Kirsty Armstrong

Stacey Bushby

C

Catherine Breeze

Alice Meehan

S

Sally Carr

Sheryl

Darren Connolly

Neil Hyett

C

Cody Ryan

Tiffany Bushby

M

Macy Shackleton

Callie Brown