Where to watch The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (2021) in the UK
The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (2021) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4 and UKTV Play. Last verified on 19 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Documentary about the disappearance of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews in Yorkshire in 2008, an investigation that gripped the nation, which turned out to be hoax kidnapping plot devised by her mother. Featuring exclusive interviews with Shannon's best friend, members of the local community, and the police officers who eventually found her, the programme reveals the remarkable truth of what really happened.
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Is The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
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Netflix
No — The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (2021) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 and UKTV Play instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (2021) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 and UKTV Play instead.
Disney+
No — The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (2021) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 and UKTV Play instead.
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The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews for free in the UK?
The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (2021) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 and UKTV Play in the United Kingdom.
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Is The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (2021) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 and UKTV Play instead.
Is The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (2021) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 and UKTV Play instead.
Is The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews (2021) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 and UKTV Play instead.
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