The Moorside
Series 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?
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
58 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Tue, Feb 7, 2017
Neil McKayLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
After the discovery of Shannon, her friends and the police attempt to discover the truth.
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The Moorside: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-26
Cast & Creators
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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
Kirsty Armstrong
Stacey Bushby
Catherine Breeze
Alice Meehan
Sally Carr
Sheryl
Darren Connolly
Neil Hyett
Cody Ryan
Tiffany Bushby
Macy Shackleton
Callie Brown
Sam Chapman
Michael Donovan
John Dagleish
'Scouse' Pete Brown
Martin Gledhill
Local Resident
Tom Hanson
Craig Meehan
William Hunt
Peter Bushby
Rebecca Manley
Rev Kathy Robertson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Whittington
Neil McKay
Badly Drawn Boy
Ben Yeates
Ken Horn, Jeff Pope
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Yeates
Editor
Curtis Rivers
Stunt Coordinator
Ken Horn
Producer
Susie Cullen
Production Design
Tudor George
Costume Design
Paul Whittington
Director
Neil McKay
Writer
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Moorside about?
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?
How many seasons does The Moorside have?
The Moorside comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Moorside?
Key cast members in The Moorside include Sheridan Smith, Gemma Whelan, Siobhan Finneran, Sian Brooke, Steve Oram.
Who created or directed The Moorside?
The Moorside was developed and directed by Paul Whittington.