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Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures
Shameless

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 4

When a small child goes missing from a children's party on the Chatsworth estate, Frank turns the crowd into a lynch mob.

Further details

When a small child goes missing from a children's party on the Chatsworth estate it's Frank who turns the crowd into a lynch mob lashing out at anyone who looks a bit different, ice-cream man included. However, when Fiona and Steve find that the child is with 9-year-old Debbie, the Gallaghers have a problem. How are they going to get the child back without questions being asked and Debbie ending up in serious trouble?

After a mad cap caper to return the child involving lies, superhero costumes and urinating in public telephone boxes, the day is saved. But a bigger question remains - what is to be done with psycho Debbie?

Meanwhile Frank is getting comfortable at his new house with agoraphobic Sheila but he's having trouble with Karen, her sexy teenage daughter, who launches a full on seduction.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 3rd February 2004
Time
10pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
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
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
Lindsey Dawson Jez
Guest cast
Lewis Robinson Jody
Neil Bell Hippy Pete
Margaret Henshaw Angie
Tony Hirst Police Controller
Emma Dears Reporter
Writing team
Paul Abbott Writer
John Griffin Script Editor
Kate Evans Script Editor
Production team
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

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