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The Moorside (2017)

16 1 season 2 episodes 58 min Drama

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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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What is The Moorside about?

The Moorside: 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 im…

How many seasons does The Moorside have?

The Moorside has 1 season, with 2 episodes in total.

Is The Moorside still running?

The Moorside has ended in 2017.

How long is each episode of The Moorside?

Each episode of The Moorside runs about 58 minutes.

Who stars in The Moorside?

The cast of The Moorside includes Sheridan Smith, Gemma Whelan, Siobhan Finneran, Sian Brooke and Steve Oram.

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