The Big Day 

As Fiona and Steve organize their wedding, his car is stolen and he's desperate to retrieve it.

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
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)
Kelli Hollis	...	Yvonne

Storyline

Frank almost discovers Ian's homosexuality though Lip is sleeping with Mandy Maguire whilst she pretends to be Ian's girlfriend. Steve's car is stolen by a jealous Tony who sets him up as bait to catch a gang of murderous villains,the upshot being that Steve has to lie low. Marty gets evil revenge on Carol's perpetually noisy dog whilst she is on holiday.

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Plot Keywords:

dysfunctional family | alcoholic father | older brother younger brother relationship | siblings raising siblings | reference to john inman | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

In Veronica's opening monologue about the Gallaghers she states that they have, "More nights out than Georgie fucking Best!" George Best was a famous football (soccer) player from Northern Ireland who was as well known for his partying as he was for his excellent play.

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Quotes

Frank Gallagher: "Where's your Mama gone? Where's your Mama gone?" Used to sing that to the kids when Monica fucked off, never a dry eye in the house, all shot off upstairs howling they did.

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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:

25 January 2005 (UK)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

49 min

Color:

Color