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 17
Further details
A new gang has rolled into Chatsworth with an unlikely mission - to save the souls of the community. Jesus O'Toole leads the group and seems to know too much about certain residents... who is his informant? Jesus divides opinion on the estate.
Aidan is certainly open to the possibilities that religion might bring, but love soon turns to hate when local businesses are picketed.
An explosion on the Maguire's turf sees the family prepare for revenge. Kelly is attacked by a stranger in a balaclava. A familiar face is on the run, but given his track record help isn't in abundance until Kelly comes to his rescue in several ways, making Shane green with envy.
And a former resident returns, spiritually born again it's Patty. Missing Libby she turns to the only person who might know of her whereabouts - Frank.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 13th September 2011
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- E4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
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 |
Jack Deam | Marty Fisher |
Qasim Akhtar | Chesney Karib |
Valerie Lilley | Patty Croker |
Karen Bryson | Avril Powell |
Emmanuel Ighodaro | Jackson Powell |
Robbie Conway | Aiden Croker |
William Ash | Jesus O'Toole |
Shannon Flynn | Grace |
Tom Higgins | Writer |
Saskia Abbott | Script Editor |
Lee Warburton | Script Editor |
Paul Unwin | 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 |