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 21
Further details
Mimi might wear the trousers in the family, but it's time Billy pulled his weight, so Mimi sets a profitable challenge to test his manhood. Micky channels his' inner drama queen' at the community service with a difference.
Ray's skill with numbers does not go unnoticed by Micky, and a trip to the casino seems on the cards. But Ray's only got one thing on his mind, and it's not the jackpot!
The community service cast are unhappy with their leader, Michelle and the play. So when Michelle has a timely accident and the centre is shut, Micky takes the lead choosing a festive play and a new Chatsworth location.
Kelly receives some shocking new during rehearsal, but will everything be alright on the night?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 11th October 2011
- Time
- 11:05pm
- 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 |
| Qasim Akhtar | Chesney Karib |
| Valerie Lilley | Patty Croker |
| Karen Bryson | Avril Powell |
| Kira Martin | Letitia Powell |
| Emmanuel Ighodaro | Jackson Powell |
| Michael Taylor | Billy Tutton |
| Erin Shanagher | Michelle |
| Samuel Holland | Ray |
| Genevieve Barr | Lise |
| Martin Oldfield | Council Man |
| James Munton | Terry |
| Jane Cook | Self |
| Derek Flesher | Self |
| Joanne Kempley | Self |
| Emma Langford | Self |
| Toby Meredith | Self |
| Lauren Pearcey | Self |
| Joe Sproulle | Self |
| Ian Kershaw | Writer |
| Saskia Abbott | Script Editor |
| Lee Warburton | Script Editor |
| Lawrence Till | 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 |