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Shameless

  • TV Series
  • 2004–20132004–2013
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
17K
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Shameless (2004)
ComedyCrimeDrama
The lives and relationships of a group of siblings and their estranged father Frank Gallagher on a rough Manchester estate.The lives and relationships of a group of siblings and their estranged father Frank Gallagher on a rough Manchester estate.The lives and relationships of a group of siblings and their estranged father Frank Gallagher on a rough Manchester estate.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
17K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
651
1
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    • Creator
      • Paul Abbott
    • Stars
      • David Threlfall
      • Rebecca Atkinson
      • Alice Barry
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    • Creator
      • Paul Abbott
    • Stars
      • David Threlfall
      • Rebecca Atkinson
      • Alice Barry
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    • 69User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 11 wins & 37 nominations total

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    David Threlfall
    David Threlfall
    • Frank Gallagher…
    139 episodes139 eps • 2004–2013
    Rebecca Atkinson
    Rebecca Atkinson
    • Karen Maguire…
    130 episodes130 eps • 2004–2013
    Alice Barry
    • Lillian Tyler…
    118 episodes118 eps • 2004–2013
    Nicky Evans
    Nicky Evans
    • Shane Maguire…
    114 episodes114 eps • 2006–2013
    Tina Malone
    Tina Malone
    • Mimi Maguire…
    112 episodes112 eps • 2005–2013
    Elliott Tittensor
    Elliott Tittensor
    • Carl Gallagher…
    109 episodes109 eps • 2004–2013
    Aaron McCusker
    Aaron McCusker
    • Jamie Maguire…
    109 episodes109 eps • 2007–2013
    Sally Carman
    Sally Carman
    • Kelly Maguire…
    85 episodes85 eps • 2005–2013
    Qasim Akhtar
    Qasim Akhtar
    • Chesney Karib…
    85 episodes85 eps • 2007–2013
    Ciaran Griffiths
    Ciaran Griffiths
    • Micky Maguire…
    84 episodes84 eps • 2007–2012
    Gerard Kearns
    Gerard Kearns
    • Ian Gallagher…
    80 episodes80 eps • 2004–2010
    Rebecca Ryan
    Rebecca Ryan
    • Debbie…
    65 episodes65 eps • 2004–2009
    Johnny Bennett
    • Liam Gallagher…
    62 episodes62 eps • 2006–2011
    Karen Bryson
    Karen Bryson
    • Avril Powell…
    54 episodes54 eps • 2008–2013
    Sean Gilder
    Sean Gilder
    • Paddy Maguire…
    52 episodes52 eps • 2005–2010
    Samantha Siddall
    Samantha Siddall
    • Mandy Maguire…
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2011
    Kelli Hollis
    • Yvonne Karib…
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2013
    Valerie Lilley
    Valerie Lilley
    • Patty Croker
    49 episodes49 eps • 2010–2012
    • Creator
      • Paul Abbott
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Elliott Tittensor, identical twin brother of Luke Tittensor (who plays Daz Eden in Emmerdale), took over the part of Carl on Shameless when Luke was no longer available because of the Emmerdale filming schedules.
    • Quotes

      Ian Gallagher: Sometimes we get so wrapped up in getting what we want, that we forget to ask ourselves why we wanted it in the first place.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz (2007)

    User reviews69

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    Top review
    Fabulous television
    I love television. Watched it since the late '50's and enjoyed everything, even if I hated myself for enjoying it. However, there are shows that stand out and Shameless is one of them. I think that Alan Clark produced some of the best drama on British TV, even including Ken Loach and Dennis Potter. On comedy, the UK has birthed or succoured a comprehensive list of talented writers that Greece was not ancient enough to pre-empt. Shameless is brilliant. It is Ken Loach and Ian Pattison (Rab C Nesbit) in concert, it is Dennis Potter and the Pythons. David Threlfell plays Frank Gallagher, a wastrel philosopher whose genes will inherit the earth. His family are an absorbing, entertaining, sensitive magnet for our attention and affection. They are challenging and rude, but I'd live there, it is urban Manchester and welcoming. Forget the comedy for a minute and I'm most reminded of Alan Clark's 'Road'. Threlfell and Maxine Peake ( the best in ' dinnerladies ') are like Dudegeon and Horrocks. They provide adult acting and the rest of the cast are not far behind. If you do nothing else on a Saturday night, buy this DVD. It will brighten up your life.
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    • Feb 22, 2005

    FAQ4

    • Frank's social support checks are called GIRO. What does GIRO stand for?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Channel 4 (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Бесрамници
    • Filming locations
      • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Company Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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