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?
Cast
- Sheridan Smith as Julie Bushby
- Gemma Whelan as Karen Matthews
- Siobhan Finneran as DC Christine Freeman
- Sian Brooke as Natalie Brown
- Steve Oram as DC Alex Grummit
- Dean Andrews as PC Steve 'Kinchie' Kinchin
- Kirsty Armstrong as Stacey Bushby
- Catherine Breeze as Alice Meehan
- Sally Carr as Sheryl
- Darren Connolly as Neil Hyett