Shameless was originally made for British television where it because a massive success with millions tuning in to watch the next episode of the lives of a drunkard and waster called Frank and his dysfunctional family living in a council estate in Manchester.
So successful was Shameless, which is now on its 8th season in the UK, that a US production company bought up the rights to make a US version of the show.
Perhaps you have watched it, and may enjoy seeing the alter image of the characters in the show, as played on British TV.
Shameless has a little bit of everything in life in it, though exaggerated in comparison to the normal family, even compared to the normal dysfunctional family that many of us live through.
It is not without its moments of humor amidst its scenes of drunkenness, sex, scams, drugs and generally odd behaviour of many of its characters.
Frank Gallagher is the head of the family, but he is mostly absent, either down the pub or sleeping off the drink somewhere. His wife has long since left, leaving six children, the oldest of which is Fiona who takes charge of and does a pretty good job of looking after the younger Gallaghers.
No, Frank turns up in Calais, France. He has no passport on him and no idea how he got there.
So successful was Shameless, which is now on its 8th season in the UK, that a US production company bought up the rights to make a US version of the show.
Perhaps you have watched it, and may enjoy seeing the alter image of the characters in the show, as played on British TV.
Shameless has a little bit of everything in life in it, though exaggerated in comparison to the normal family, even compared to the normal dysfunctional family that many of us live through.
It is not without its moments of humor amidst its scenes of drunkenness, sex, scams, drugs and generally odd behaviour of many of its characters.
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| Frank Gallagher of Shameless |
Shameless Episode 1
Fiona meets handsome stranger Steve while on a night out. Lip thinks his brother might be homosexual and uses Karen as bait to find out.Shameless Season 1, episode 1 (UK)
Episode 2
The family is in a panic. Frank has disappeared and it's Friday, the day he recieves his Giro (unemployment money). Frank is always there for that! A body turns up in the canal. Could it be Frank?No, Frank turns up in Calais, France. He has no passport on him and no idea how he got there.
Shameless season 1, episode 2 UK
Episode 3
Kev is working at the local pub, the Jockey, and fending off the local drunken women who are desperate for his attention. One steps over the mark, so in desperation, he tells her he is getting married to his long-term girlfriend Veronica. Frank overhears and tells everyone at the pub.
Kev is working at the local pub, the Jockey, and fending off the local drunken women who are desperate for his attention. One steps over the mark, so in desperation, he tells her he is getting married to his long-term girlfriend Veronica. Frank overhears and tells everyone at the pub.
