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 (106 episodes, 2004-2012)
Sally Carman	...	Kelly Maguire (86 episodes, 2005-2013)
Ciaran Griffiths	...	Micky Maguire (84 episodes, 2007-2012)
Qasim Akhtar	...	Chesney Karib (85 episodes, 2007-2013)
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 [uk]

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: Human misery - you can't get enough of it! Willing a bloke to chuck himself to his death so that you can have a bit of fucking "entertainment"! Serves you right if he lands on your heads, you brainless cunts.

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Connections

Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.2 (2012)

User Reviews

Brilliant

After clicking on this website and reading the completely rubbish review by someone which everyone supposedly must read before doing anything else-I thought I better tell everyone that it is completely wrong! Shameless is brilliant, series 2 has just started and I recommend everyone to watch it.

Yes it contains swearing and other things but if you don't want to watch that don't. Above all this is comedy at its best. I'm a 14 year old girl and I think its one of the best shows I have seen-it will make you laugh hysterically.

Watch it you might be surprised-if nothing else it will give you the feel good factor.