The Moorside (2017)

In the heart of a community bound by friendship and trust, a shattering event disrupts the rhythm of life - the disappearance of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews in 2008. The Moorside, based on true events, tells the tale of a community pushed to its limits, uniting in the face of despair to search for the missing child. As the investigation unfolds, it mutates from a missing person's search into a murder inquiry, and the community, led by the resilient Julie, bands together to support the grief-stricken mother, Karen. Despite their humble origins, they're determined to prove that Shannon's life holds as much value as any other, a testament to the power of human connection. Yet as hope dwindles and unsettling questions about Karen start to surface, Shannon is found in the company of a man known to her mother. As doubt seeps into their unity, Karen's friends embark on a quest to unravel the truth, fostering a narrative of forgiveness amidst an atmosphere of suspicion and betrayal.

The Moorside is a drama show featuring Sheridan Smith.

The Moorside is currently streaming on BritBox Amazon Channel and Britbox Apple TV Channel .