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 7

Kelly and Shane need all the help they can get when their new fantasy-kidnap business lands them in trouble and sparks a police investigation.

Further details

Shameless. Chesney Karib (Qasim Akhtar). Copyright: Company Pictures

Meanwhile, Sita is forced to take drastic action when she discovers that Chesney's new Muslim driving school venture is a ruse for wild parties and is draining the shop of profits, but her actions have far-reaching consequences.

Elsewhere, Mimi, Patty and Lillian go into battle over their bingo winnings.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 18th January 2011
Time
11:05pm
Channel
E4
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 19th January 2011 1:55am E4
Tuesday 25th January 2011 10:00pm C4
Wednesday 26th January 2011 11:05pm C4
Thursday 5th May 2011 11:10pm E4

Cast & crew

Cast
David Threlfall Frank Gallagher
Elliott Tittensor Carl 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
Aysha Kala Sita Desai
Robbie Conway Aiden Croker
Guest cast
Pooky Quesnel Sandra Brown
Writing team
Jimmy Dowdall Writer
Kevin Erlis Script Editor
Production team
Paul Norton Walker Director
Lawrence Till Producer
George Faber Executive Producer
Charles Pattinson Executive Producer
Paul Abbott Executive Producer
David Threlfall Executive Producer
David Barrett Editor
Duncan Howell Production Designer
Murray Gold Composer
Tim Phillips Composer

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