Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures
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 5
After weeks of suffering at the hands of his own mental incarceration Frank is almost fully intact of his marbles and is planning his escape from the psychiatric hospital.
Further details
Shameless. Image shows from L to R: Libby Croker (Pauline McLynn), Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures
Libby meanwhile has had the dramatic news that Frank's divorce is about to be nullified and they could lose the family home in 24 hours. The solution is for Frank and Libby to get married and the clock is ticking.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 14th January 2011
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Kira Martin | Letitia Powell |
| Emmanuel Ighodaro | Jackson Powell |
| Robbie Conway | Aiden Croker |
| Amelia Bullmore | Mildred Fletcher |
| Catherine Tyldesley (as Catherine Tydesley) | Carly |
| Dennis Conlon | Chief |
| Ed McCardie | Writer |
| Saskia Abbott | Script Editor |
| 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 |