The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

Shameless (2004)

★ 7.5/10 January 13, 2004 11 seasons

ComedyDrama

Creator: Paul Abbott

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

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Creators

Paul Abbott

Cast

David Threlfall Frank Gallagher Nicky Evans Shane Maguire Rebecca Atkinson Karen Maguire Tina Malone Mimi Maguire Aaron McCusker Jamie Maguire Qasim Akhtar Chesney Karib Alice Barry Lillian Tyler Robbie Conway Aidan Croker Karen Bryson Avril Powell Kira Martin Letitia Powell Michael Taylor Billy Tutton