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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 6, Episode 5

Karen and Jamie's relationship is rocked when Karen suffers a miscarriage. Both unaware of the pregnancy, the two try to come to terms with what's happened.

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Karen and Jamie's relationship is rocked when Karen suffers a miscarriage. Both unaware of the pregnancy, the two try to come to terms with what's happened. However, the Maguire's reaction to the loss of a 'grandson' only heightens the friction in Jamie and Karen's relationship.

Debbie is pleased when Liam wins a modelling competition she entered him in. In the interest of a cash prize, and a photo shoot in Blackpool, Debbie is determined to keep it hush-hush from Monica. But when Monica gets wind of this, she invites herself along on the trip, much to the family's disappointment...

Tom takes his prank war with Stan too far, and Carl makes a list of the sexiest women on the Chatsworth estate.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 17th February 2009
Time
11pm
Channel
E4
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Threlfall Frank Gallagher
Gerard Kearns Ian Gallagher
Elliott Tittensor Carl Gallagher
Johnny Bennett Liam Gallagher
Annabelle Apsion Monica Gallagher
Rebecca Ryan Debbie Gallagher
Sean Gilder Paddy Maguire
Tina Malone Mimi Maguire
Rebecca Atkinson Karen Maguire
Nicky Evans Shane Maguire
Ciaran Griffiths Mickey Maguire
Aaron McCusker Jamie Maguire
Samantha Siddall Mandy Maguire
Kelli Hollis Yvonne Karib
Warren Donnelly PC Stan Waterman
Sally Carman Kelly
Dystin Johnson Norma Starkey
Alice Barry Lillian Tyler
Joanna Higson Maxine Donnelly
Ben Batt Joe Pritchard
Michael Legge Tom O'Leary
Amanda Ryan Carrie Rogers
Qasim Akhtar Chesney Karib
Sarah Byrne Meena Karib
Julia Ford Maureen
Guest cast
Yrsa Daley-Ward Mayday
Luanne Gordon Alanna
Writing team
Tom Higgins Writer
Kevin Erlis Script Editor
Paul Tomalin Script Editor
Production team
Paul Norton Walker Director
Lawrence Till Producer
Ed McCardie Producer
George Faber Executive Producer
Charles Pattinson Executive Producer
Paul Abbott Executive Producer
David Threlfall Executive Producer
Siencyn Langham Editor
Duncan Howell Production Designer
Murray Gold Composer
Tim Phillips Composer

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