Shannon Matthews: The Family's Story
C4 Thursday 20 March 2008 9pm
As the nation breathes a sigh of relief as Shannon Matthews is found alive, this Cutting Edgespecial offers a unique insight into the intense emotional turmoil experienced by her family in the five days leading up to her rescue.
With unprecedented access, the film follows Shannon’s mother, Karen, and stepfather Craig, as they deal with every parent’s worst nightmare, a missing child, while finding themselves at the centre of a media storm. Filmed within the family home this documentary offers an intimate portrait of the Matthews family and a community united in worry; from moments of despair to relief as Shannon is found.
With unprecedented access, the film follows Shannon’s mother, Karen, and stepfather Craig, as they deal with every parent’s worst nightmare, a missing child, while finding themselves at the centre of a media storm. Filmed within the family home this documentary offers an intimate portrait of the Matthews family and a community united in worry; from moments of despair to relief as Shannon is found.