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 7, Episode 5
Maxine is desperate to make a good impression at her parent's party so cajoles Ian into pretending to be her boyfriend.
Further details
Maxine is desperate to make a good impression at her parent's party so cajoles Ian into pretending to be her boyfriend. He reluctantly agrees but their act unearths deep feelings that take everyone by surprise. Meanwhile Carl realises what he's lost by splitting up with Maxine so he is determined to win her back. Carl soon finds love and hate are two sides of the same coin when Micky reveals a painful secret.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 16th February 2010
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- E4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Threlfall | Frank Gallagher |
| Gerard Kearns | Ian Gallagher |
| Elliott Tittensor | Carl Gallagher |
| Johnny Bennett | Liam 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 |
| Sally Carman | Kelly |
| Alice Barry | Lillian Tyler |
| Joanna Higson | Maxine Donnelly |
| Ben Batt | Joe Pritchard |
| Qasim Akhtar | Chesney Karib |
| Philip Hill-Pearson | Bruce Donnelly |
| Joe Duttine | Cameron |
| Martina Laird | Michelle |
| Kevin Erlis | Script Editor |
| Jack Lothian | Writer |
| Paul Norton Walker | 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 |