Monica Comes Home 

Debt predators vulture around the Gallaghers, but Frank has something else on his mind - a plan to get his hands on maintenance from his estranged wife and mother of their children.

Director:

Dearbhla Walsh

Writers:

Paul Abbott (created by), Paul Abbott

Stars:

Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall, James McAvoy

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Anne-Marie Duff	...	Fiona
David Threlfall	...	Frank
James McAvoy	...	Steve
Maggie O'Neill	...	Sheila
Maxine Peake	...	Veronica
Dean Lennox Kelly	...	Kev
Jody Latham	...	Lip
Gerard Kearns	...	Ian
Rebecca Ryan	...	Debbie
Luke Tittensor	...	Carl
Elliott Tittensor	...	Carl
Annabelle Apsion	...	Monica
Dystin Johnson	...	Norma
Clive Russell	...	Billy Wilson
Anthony Flanagan	...	Tony

Storyline

Threatened by debt collectors and eviction from the housing office Frank decides to get in touch with estranged wife Monica to get Child Support payments from her and to locate her tricks her into believing she has won a prize. He is chased home by her and her Lesbian lover,lorry driver Norma,who sets up home in the back yard in her camper van.

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Plot Keywords:

dysfunctional family | siblings raising siblings | alcoholic father | absent parents | family relations | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

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Quotes

Debbie Gallagher: Over the hills in a weird little land. Live fairies and goblins with more than two hands. Some gremlins they say, can come with four eyes. The dragons can scorch with the simplest of sighs. The scariest things to people like us, cos nothing can touch them, they're allergic to fuss. Until their mother appeared, started roaming their valley. Hiding and pouncing from damp, dark alleys. No noise, No chewing, No signs of a fight. Devouring the children with a plate of French fries. The bitch as ...

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Crazy Credits

There is a short scene after the end credits.

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Connections

Remade as Shameless: But at Last Came a Knock (2011)

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 February 2004 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Clowes Street, West Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

49 min

Color:

Color