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 8, Episode 3

Grim footage of Frank on his stag night shocks Libby back to reality, while Frank is still completely lost in his own sci-fi odyssey.

Further details

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

When the local school fails its Ofsted report, Shane discovers a new venture for the Maguires - school security.

Mickey's anxious when his sadistic gay pen pal Timmy is released from prison.

Avril's attempts to help Mimi back to full health leave Mimi confused by this newfound female attention.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 12th January 2011
Time
10pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 16th January 2011 11:05pm C4
Thursday 7th April 2011 11:00pm E4

Cast & crew

Cast
David Threlfall Frank Gallagher
Elliott Tittensor Carl Gallagher
Annabelle Apsion Monica Gallagher
Tina Malone Mimi Maguire
Rebecca Atkinson Karen Maguire
Nicky Evans Shane Maguire
Ciaran Griffiths Mickey Maguire
Aaron McCusker Jamie Maguire
Sally Carman Kelly
Alice Barry Lillian Tyler
Pauline McLynn Libby Croker
Qasim Akhtar Chesney Karib
Valerie Lilley Patty Croker
Karen Bryson Avril Powell
Emmanuel Ighodaro Jackson Powell
Guest cast
Jordan Hill Jude
John Paul Hurley Timmy
Dominic Crolla Father Dooley
Jayne Sheldon Linda
Writing team
Kevin Erlis Writer
Saskia Abbott Script Editor
Production team
Lawrence Till Director
Lawrence Till Producer
George Faber Executive Producer
Charles Pattinson Executive Producer
Paul Abbott Executive Producer
David Threlfall Executive Producer
Russell Beeden Editor
Duncan Howell Production Designer
Murray Gold Composer
Tim Phillips Composer

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