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The Moorside (TV Mini Series 2017) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The Moorside is a 2017 two-part British television drama. Written by Neil McKay and directed by Paul Whittington, it stars Sheridan Smith , Gemma Whelan , Sian Brooke and Siobhan Finneran and was broadcast on BBC One in two one-hour episodes in February 2017.
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Find out who played the main characters and the supporting roles in the TV series The Moorside, based on the true story of Shannon Matthews' disappearance. See the names and photos of the actors, directors, writers, producers and more on The Movie Database.
- It’s not directly about the kidnap. While The Moorside follows the developments of the Shannon Matthews kidnap case, Matthews’ experiences aren’t the direct focus of the drama – in fact, her kidnap is never actually shown.
- It’s about small-town community. The shift away from Shannon’s experience means The Moorside is really all about community – and how the residents of Dewsbury stepped up to find one of their own.
- It comes from the makers of Appropriate Adult. The Moorside is written by Neil McKay and executive produced by Jeff Pope – the same duo who were behind ITV’s Rose and Fred West drama Appropriate Adult.
- Julie Bushby and Sheridan Smith remain friends. Bushby and Murray have praised actors Smith and Sian Brooke for their portrayals in the drama. “We’re still mates now, Bushby said of Smith on This Morning.
Apr 18, 2018 · Meet the actors who play the real-life characters in the BBC drama based on the Shannon Matthews kidnapping. Learn about their roles, backgrounds and other projects.
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Find out who played the main characters in the BBC drama series The Moorside, based on the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews. See the names, roles and episodes of the actors, director, writer and production company.
The Moorside is a two-part drama about the search for missing schoolgirl Shannon Matthews in 2008. The cast includes Sheridan Smith, Gemma Whelan, Siobhan Finneran and more.
