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TV Preview: The Moorside + Q&A

Wednesday, 25 January 2017 - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Theatre, BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London
The BBC’s new two-part drama about the search for missing Yorkshire schoolgirl Shannon Matthews in 2008.

Followed by a Q&A with writer Neil McKay and executive producer Jeff Pope

Sheridan Smith stars as Julie who brought the community together in their attempt to find a child who disappeared in their midst. The focus of the drama is on the spirit and determination of the women at the forefront of the campaign and the impact on them when the truth about Shannon's disappearance was finally revealed.

Written by Neil McKay (Appropriate Adult), directed by Paul Whittington (Mrs Biggs, Cilla), produced by Ken Horn and executive produced by Jeff Pope for ITV Studios, Head of Factual Drama and Neil McKay and Lucy Richer for BBC. Commissioned by Charlotte Moore, Controller BBC One and Ben Stephenson, former Controller BBC Drama.

With thanks to the BBC.

Members' booking opens Wednesday 14 December, 09.30

Public booking opens Friday 23 December, 12.30

Tickets will be available to collect from Reception