Shameless (2004– )

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they ... See full summary »

Creator:

Paul Abbott

Stars:

David Threlfall, Rebecca Atkinson, Alice Barry

11 wins & 35 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Threlfall	...	Frank Gallagher (138 episodes, 2004-2013)
Rebecca Atkinson	...	Karen Maguire (128 episodes, 2004-2013)
Alice Barry	...	Lillian Tyler (118 episodes, 2004-2013)
Nicky Evans	...	Shane Maguire (114 episodes, 2006-2013)
Tina Malone	...	Mimi Maguire (111 episodes, 2005-2013)
Aaron McCusker	...	Jamie Maguire (108 episodes, 2007-2013)
Elliott Tittensor	...	Carl Gallagher (107 episodes, 2004-2013)
Sally Carman	...	Kelly Maguire (86 episodes, 2005-2013)
Qasim Akhtar	...	Chesney Karib (85 episodes, 2007-2013)
Ciaran Griffiths	...	Micky Maguire (84 episodes, 2007-2012)
Gerard Kearns	...	Ian Gallagher (80 episodes, 2004-2010)
Rebecca Ryan	...	Debbie Gallagher (65 episodes, 2004-2009)
Johnny Bennett	...	Liam Gallagher (62 episodes, 2006-2011)

Storyline

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

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Plot Keywords:

siblings | family relationships | semi autobiographical | working class | melodrama | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Channel 4 [United Kingdom]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 January 2004 (UK)

Also Known As:

Hävytöntä

Filming Locations:

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Company Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 90 min (2 episodes) 60 min (32 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The role of Frank was originally given to Sean Gallagher, but then it was thought he was too young to play the character. It cost makers Company Pictures £100,000 to re-shoot the scenes already filmed with David Threlfall as a replacement.

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Quotes

Frank Gallagher: Word from the wise: get your stuff out quick sharp, otherwise he'll have your stereo in his veins before you can say Dolby surround sound.

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Connections

Featured in The Greatest TV Shows of the Noughties (2009)

User Reviews

Top Stuff

Definitely the best series i have ever seen on TV. Non stop Laughing all the way through. the realism of the program is great and allows a lot of people to actually relate to it. i would recommend everyone should watch this and hopefully enjoy it as much as i have. the characters are fantastic, frank is hilarious! there are also the characters who you befriend throughout the series, like Lip and Ian. the story lines have been fantastic and each one has left you wanting to see what happens in the next episode. this program is a definite 'thumbs up' and hopefully there will be a second series with all the same characters, because i am sure people would welcome the return of the show.