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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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10
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Shameless (2004)
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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
741
10
  • Creator
    • Paul Abbott
  • Stars
    • David Threlfall
    • Rebecca Atkinson
    • Alice Barry
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Paul Abbott
  • Stars
    • David Threlfall
    • Rebecca Atkinson
    • Alice Barry
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 68User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 11 wins & 37 nominations total

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    Top cast

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

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    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. —Company Pictures (website)
    • dysfunctional family
    • northern england
    • british humour
    • 2000s
    • ensemble cast
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    • Genres
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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

      Frank Gallagher: Now, nobody's sayin the Chatsworth Estate is the Garden of Eden, but it's been a good home to us, to me - Frank GALLAGHER - and me kids, who im proud of! 'Cause every single one of them reminds me a little... of me. They can all think for themselves! Which they've me to thank for. Fiona! Who's a massive help. Lip, who's a bit of a gobshite, which is why nobody calls him 'Philip' anymore. Ian - a lot like his mam which is handy for the others 'cause she's disappeared into thin air. And Carl! We daren't let him grow his hair for two reasons; 1, it stands on end and makes him look like Toya and 2, nits love him. Debbie! Sent by God, total angel. You've to check your change, but she'll go miles out of her way to do you a favour. Plus Liam! Gunna be a star! Once we've got the fits under control. Steve; Fiona's boyfriend. The truth is out there... NOT. Fantastic neighbours, Kev and Veronica! Lend you anythin' - well, not anythin'. But all of them to a man... who knows first and formost the most vital necessity is this life is they know how to throw a PARTY! Heh heh... Scatter!

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    User reviews68

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Reminds you how good TV can be
    Once in a while, there comes along a TV drama series that makes you glad the medium was invented. A series that makes you glad to be alive; a series that breaks your heart that you have to wait a whole week to see the next episode. Shameless is such a series.

    The Gallagher family consists of dad Frank and his six children (their mum apparently abandoned them years ago). Frank spends most of his time out drinking, only returning to the family's council house on a run-down Manchester estate when he's dragged home comatose by the police in the early hours of the morning. The result is that the six kids more or less bring themselves up, with the eldest - 20-year-old Fiona - acting as the token mum.

    From all this, it should make for depressing viewing. But the beauty of Paul Abbott's semi-autobiographical drama is that it's not even remotely depressing. The six Gallagher kids, their friends and neighbours form an extended family where everyone loves and supports everyone else; and the result is bawdy, rude, but above all uplifting, heartwarming and fun. The performances are uniformly excellent and to single anyone out would be unfair. The first episode does a wonderful job of introducing the large cast of characters - not just in a cursory way either, but in sufficient depth to make you care about this assortment of misfits enough to want to tune in next week to see what befalls them next.

    This is what TV should be. Watch it.
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    • Jan 14, 2004

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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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