"Shameless" (2004) TV series 2004-????

User Rating:

9.1/10   

Creator:

Paul Abbott

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

13 January 2004 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits...

Plot Keywords:

Head Butt | Siblings | Family | Melodrama | Semi Autobiographical

Awards:

9 wins & 19 nominations

Cast

David Threlfall	...	Frank Gallagher (50 episodes, 2004-2008)
Gerard Kearns	...	Ian Gallagher (50 episodes, 2004-2008)
Elliott Tittensor	...	Carl Gallagher (50 episodes, 2004-2008)
Rebecca Ryan	...	Debbie Gallagher (49 episodes, 2004-2008)
Rebecca Atkinson	...	Karen Jackson / ... (40 episodes, 2004-2008)
Jody Latham	...	Philip 'Lip' Gallagher (35 episodes, 2004-2008)
Kelli Hollis	...	Yvonne / ... (35 episodes, 2004-2008)
Samantha Siddall	...	Mandy Maguire (34 episodes, 2004-2008)
Alice Barry	...	Lillian / ... (33 episodes, 2004-2008)
Warren Donnelly	...	Stan / ... (32 episodes, 2004-2008)
Johnny Bennett	...	Liam Gallagher (30 episodes, 2006-2008)
Maggie O'Neill	...	Sheila Jackson (28 episodes, 2004-2007)
Marjorie Yates	...	Carol Fisher (28 episodes, 2004-2007)
Lindsey Dawson	...	Jez (28 episodes, 2004-2007)
Dean Lennox Kelly	...	Kev (27 episodes, 2004-2007)
Maxine Peake	...	Veronica (27 episodes, 2004-2007)
Annabelle Apsion	...	Monica Gallagher (25 episodes, 2004-2008)
Nicky Evans	...	Shane Maguire (25 episodes, 2006-2008)
Dystin Johnson	...	Norma Starkey / ... (24 episodes, 2004-2008)
Tina Malone	...	Mimi Maguire (23 episodes, 2005-2008)
Sean Gilder	...	Patrick Maguire (22 episodes, 2005-2008)
Ciaran Griffiths	...	Mickey Maguire (22 episodes, 2007-2008)
Jack Deam	...	Marty Fisher (21 episodes, 2004-2007)
Aaron McCusker	...	Jamie Maguire (21 episodes, 2007-2008)

Runtime:

60 min (including commercials) (32 episodes) | 90 min (including commercials) (2 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:MA | UK:15 (Season 2) | UK:15 (Season 1) | UK:18 (Season 3)

Filming Locations:

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company:

Company Pictures

Trivia:

The role of Frank was originally given to Sean Gallagher, but then it was thought he was too young to play the character. It cost makers Company Pictures £100,000 to re-shoot the scenes already filmed with David Threlfall as a replacement.

Quotes:

Marty: You know what they say about Marty.
Marty: [tourettes tick] Marty
Marty: Never misses a party!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Comedy Connections: Dinnerladies (#4.2)" (2006)

Brilliant

After clicking on this website and reading the completely rubbish review by someone which everyone supposedly must read before doing anything else-I thought I better tell everyone that it is completely wrong! Shameless is brilliant, series 2 has just started and I recommend everyone to watch it.

Yes it contains swearing and other things but if you don't want to watch that don't. Above all this is comedy at its best. I'm a 14 year old girl and I think its one of the best shows I have seen-it will make you laugh hysterically.

Watch it you might be surprised-if nothing else it will give you the feel good factor.