Shameless
- TV comedy drama
- Channel 4 / E4
- 2004 - 2013
- 139 episodes (11 series)
Comedy drama set in a fictional housing estate in Manchester which follows the dysfunctional Gallagher family and their neighbours. Stars David Threlfall, Gerard Kearns, Elliott Tittensor, Luke Tittensor, Joseph Furnace and more.
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Series 1, Episode 1
Further details
Having her handbag stolen proves to be a blessing in disguise for Fiona when handsome stranger Steve comes to her rescue.
Lip is shocked to discover Ian could be gay and decides his brother should pay a 'visit' to the ever-accommodating Karen Jackson. But the sudden arrival of her furious father ensures Ian's already slim chances of happiness with Karen take a severe blow.
Meanwhile, Steve buys Fiona a romantic gift, but for some reason she is less than impressed with her brand new washing machine...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 13th January 2004
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Threlfall | Frank Gallagher |
| Gerard Kearns | Ian Gallagher |
| Elliott Tittensor | Carl Gallagher |
| Luke Tittensor | Carl Gallagher |
| Joseph Furnace | Liam Gallagher |
| Rebecca Ryan | Debbie Gallagher |
| Jody Latham | Philip 'Lip' Gallagher |
| Anne-Marie Duff | Fiona Gallagher |
| Rebecca Atkinson | Karen Maguire |
| Kelli Hollis | Yvonne Karib |
| Chris Bisson | Kash Karib |
| Dean Lennox Kelly | Kev Ball |
| Maxine Peake | Veronica Ball |
| James McAvoy | Steve McBride |
| Maggie O'Neill | Sheila Jackson |
| Anthony Flanagan | Tony |
| Steve Pemberton | Eddie |
| Danny Martelli | Bouncer |
| Paul Abbott | Writer |
| John Griffin | Script Editor |
| Kate Evans | Script Editor |
| Mark Mylod | Director |
| Emma Burge | Producer |
| George Faber | Executive Producer |
| Charles Pattinson | Executive Producer |
| Paul Abbott | Executive Producer |
| Matt Jones | Executive Producer |
| Beverley Mills | Editor |
| Adrian Smith | Production Designer |
| Murray Gold | Composer |
Press
None of which is to say Shameless isn't really, really good - because it is - but if you approach it expecting something akin to a council estate version of Teachers, as opposed to a work of life-altering resonance, you've less chance of walking away disappointed.
Charlie Brooker, The Guardian, 17th January 2004