Grandad 

Frank's father arrives at the Gallagher's, much to his displeasure, whilst Veronica feels threatened by Karen's presence when she begins working at the pub.

Director:

David Evans

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
Jody Latham	...	Lip
Gerard Kearns	...	Ian
Dean Lennox Kelly	...	Kev
Maxine Peake	...	Veronica
Jack Deam	...	Marty
Marjorie Yates	...	Carol
Maggie O'Neill	...	Sheila
Rebecca Ryan	...	Debbie
Elliott Tittensor	...	Carl
Joseph Furnace	...	Liam
Chris Bisson	...	Kash (as Christopher Bisson) (credit only)
Kelli Hollis	...	Yvonne (credit only)

Storyline

Sheila is surprised when Frank's father Neville comes to see the twins Delia and Nigel - as Frank had told her he was dead. The kids are delighted to see him but not Frank,especially when Neville makes him take a job as a window cleaner. When Neville collapses Frank hopes he is free of him,but Neville is a stronger man than his son. Veronica's violent resentment of Karen working at the Jockey leads to her being barred and coming up with a kinky means of reinstatement.

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Plot Keywords:

father son relationship | bar | dysfunctional family | grandfather grandchildren relationship | family relations | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

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Goofs

[All goofs for this title are spoilers.]

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Crazy Credits

There is a short scene after the end credits.

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 January 2005 (UK)

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Color:

Color