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.
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
Shameless is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2004 exploring themes of sibling relationship, self-destruction, white trash, big family, northern england, dysfunctional family. Created by Claire Ingham, it stars David Threlfall, Nicky Evans, Rebecca Atkinson. 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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