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Shameless (British TV Series)
''Shameless'' is a British comedy drama Television show, television programme created and Executive producer, executive produced by Paul Abbott. Set in Manchester on the fictional Chatsworth Public housing in the United Kingdom#Council housing estate, council estate, the show revolves around the dysfunctional Working class, working-class Gallagher family (Frank, Fiona, Lip, Ian, Carl, Debbie, and Liam), depicting and commenting on British working-class culture, working-class life and culture. Produced by Company Pictures, the show aired on Channel 4 from 13 January 2004 to 28 May 2013 for List of Shameless (British TV series) episodes, eleven series and 139 episodes. It was praised by the British media, including the newspaper ''The Sun (United Kingdom), The Sun'' and ''Newsnight Review'' on BBC Two. In 2005, the show won Best Drama Series at the British Academy Television Awards, BAFTA TV Awards and Best TV Comedy Drama at the British Comedy Awards. An Shameless (American TV seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Comedy
Black comedy, also known as dark comedy, morbid humor, or gallows humor, is a style of comedy that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo, particularly subjects that are normally considered serious or painful to discuss. Writers and comedians often use it as a tool for exploring vulgar issues by provoking discomfort, serious thought, and amusement for their audience. Thus, in fiction, for example, the term ''black comedy'' can also refer to a genre in which dark humor is a core component. Popular themes of the genre include death, crime, poverty, suicide, war, violence, terrorism, discrimination, disease, racism, sexism, and human sexuality. Black comedy differs from both blue comedy—which focuses more on crude topics such as nudity, sex, and Body fluids—and from straightforward obscenity. Whereas the term ''black comedy'' is a relatively broad term covering humor relating to many serious subjects, ''gallows humor'' tends to be used more specifical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Gilder
Sean Brian Gilder (born 1 March 1964) is an English stage, film and screen actor, he is also a playwright Gilder was born in Brampton, Cumberland, England. He is best known for his portrayal of Paddy Maguire on '' Shameless'' from 2005 to 2010, and as Styles on '' Hornblower''. He has appeared in ''Doctor Who'' (as the Sycorax Leader) as well as ''New Tricks'', ''Gangs of New York'', and the 2004 film, ''King Arthur''. In ''Mike Bassett: England Manager'' he was one of the journalists. According to ''The Sun'' newspaper, Gilder left ''Shameless'' after series 7 with the reason rumoured to be his bad relationship with actress Tina Malone, who played his character's on screen wife, Mimi. Other media appearances In March 2008, Sean appeared as Paddy's gay twin brother Noel in ''Shameless'', however in a trick to viewers, Noel was credited as being played by Neil Grades, an anagram of Sean Gilder. On 3 April 2008, he appeared on ''The Paul O'Grady Show'' alongside fellow '' Shame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelli Hollis
Kelli Hollis (born 29 June 1976) is a British actress, known for playing Tina Crabtree in the three Channel 4 related films, shop owner Yvonne Karib in Channel 4's popular comedy-drama '' Shameless'' and Melanie Say then as Ali Spencer in ITV's long-running soap opera ''Emmerdale''. Hollis now lives in Thailand with her partner, where they run a cafe bar. Career Hollis played Melanie Say in ''Emmerdale'' in 2002, portraying Yvonne Karib in '' Shameless'' for six years, starting in 2004. She also played the character of Tina Crabtree in two television dramas, ''Tina Goes Shopping'' (1999), ''Tina Takes a Break'' (2001) as well as ''Mischief Night'' (2006) which was a cinema-released feature film, all three were directed by Penny Woolcock. Hollis has also portrayed Maggie Simms in the 5Star prison drama '' Clink'', as well as Loan Shark Linda in the Channel 4 Drama ''Ackley Bridge''. Additionally, Hollis appeared in two episodes of the television series ''Dalziel and Pascoe'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Bisson
Christopher Paul Bisson (born 21 July 1975) is an English actor, known for portraying the roles of Vikram Desai in ''Coronation Street'' (1999–2002), Kash Karib in '' Shameless'' (2004–2007, 2009), and Jai Sharma in ''Emmerdale'' (2009–present). Television Bisson first appeared on television as J.J. in ''Children's Ward'' in 1990. He went on to appear in ''Prime Suspect'', ''Holby City'' and as Vikram Desai in ''Coronation Street''. Then as 'Saleem Khan' in the 1999 film ''East Is East''. Kash Karib in '' Shameless'' and Jai Sharma in ''Emmerdale''. He appeared in ''Perfect Day: The Wedding'' (2005), ''Perfect Day: The Funeral'' (2006; Channel 5) and the feature film ''Stepdad'' (filmed in February 2007). He participated in the Channel 4 documentary ''Empire's Children'' (2007). Bisson appeared in the Valentine's Day 2009 episode of ''Casualty'', and on the last series of '' Hotel Babylon''. He returned to make a one-off appearance in ''Shameless'' in April 2009, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valerie Lilley
Valerie Lilley (born 14 April 1939) is a Northern Irish actress who has played many television roles on dramas such as '' Doctors'' and ''Grange Hill''. Lilley most recently appeared in BBC1's '' Casualty'' as Daisy Fennings. Prior to that Channel 4's comedy drama '' Shameless'' portraying Patty Croker (2010–2012). She also appeared briefly in a stretch on the '' Catherine Tate Show'' Lilley trained with Joan Littlewood's Arts Workshop in London during the early sixties and received an early boost, which included appearing alongside Stephen Rea. She spent many years as a stage actress throughout the UK. In 1982, she took a minor role in another local television play, Stewart Parker's ''Iris in the Traffic, Ruby in the Rain'', starring Frances Tomelty. Also in 1982, Lilley appeared in two other televised plays, ''Potato Head Blues'' and the troubles rooted ''Billy Boy'' with James Ellis. Lilley was also a regular in ITV's ill-fated ''Albion Market''. She was born in Larne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pauline McLynn
Pauline McLynn (born 11 July 1962) is an Irish character actress and author. She is best known for her roles as Mrs Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted'', Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama '' Shameless'', Tip Haddem in the BBC One comedy '' Jam & Jerusalem'', and Yvonne Cotton in the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders''. McLynn also appeared as a Garda in Sky One's ''Trollied''. Early life McLynn was born in Sligo, and grew up with two younger brothers in Galway. She studied History of Art and Modern English at Trinity College, Dublin, but was more heavily involved in the college's drama society. She graduated with an MA. Career Although McLynn was in her early thirties when playing Mrs Doyle in ''Father Ted'', makeup was used to make her look far older to fit the character's elderly profile. She received a British Comedy Award for her performances in 1996. The award was presented to her by Tony Blair. Subsequent televised appearances included a similar eld ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dystin Johnson
Dystin Johnson is a British actress and screenwriter. She is best known for playing Norma Starkey in the Channel 4 comedy-drama series, '' Shameless'', in a recurring role for series 1 and 3, then in the main cast for series 4–6. Following her first role in a 1993 episode of ''Harry'', she moved on to a main cast role as Rossetti Wordsworth in series 2–4 of the CBeebies children's TV show ''The Story Makers'', from 2002 to 2004. She has also had parts in '' Prime Suspect: The Final Act'', ''EastEnders'', ''The Bill'' and '' Holby City''. She was also in the ''Paul Merton's Silent Clowns'' documentary on BBC Four as herself, in 2006. In August 2011, Johnson made a brief appearance in ''Coronation Street''. From 2012 to 2015, Johnson played Mrs. Carter in '' 4 O'Clock Club'' on CBBC. In 2022, Johnson appeared as the character Vicki in the Netflix mockumentary sitcom ''Hard Cell''. Johnson has written for two episodes of the CBBC children's drama ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' and for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Barry
Alice Barry (born 1942) is an English actress. Her first regular television role was playing Peggy Hargreaves in ''Clocking Off''. She regularly appeared in ''Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights'' and ''Bob & Rose'', and has had minor roles in ''Linda Green'' and ''The Royal''. She has more recently appeared in '' Shameless'' as Lillian Tyler, and advertisements for Nutrigrain cake bars. On 9 April 2007, she appeared as a neighbour in ''Coronation Street''. On 3 April 2008, she appeared on ''The Paul O'Grady Show'' alongside fellow ''Shameless'' star Sean Gilder, who portrayed Paddy Maguire. In October 2013, she reappeared in ''Coronation Street'' as Mary Ann Galloway, a fortune teller who made Hayley Cropper's (Julie Hesmondhalgh) dream of visiting the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. When it opened, Blackpool Tower was the tallest man made structure in the British E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ciarán Griffiths
Ciarán Joseph Griffiths (; born 3 March 1983) is an English actor. His role in television include Gary Best in ''The Bill'' and Micky Maguire in '' Shameless''. Biography Griffiths was born in Manchester to a Welsh father and Irish mother, and attended St Mary's RC High School in Astley near Leigh, between 1994 and 1999; it was during this time that he starred in ''Children's Ward'' at the age of thirteen. Aside from his long-running roles in ''The Bill'' and ''Shameless'', Griffiths has made guest appearances on ''Coronation Street'', ''Clocking Off'', '' Waterloo Road'' and numerous other programmes. In 2007, Griffiths starred alongside Conrad Westmaas in the short film '' The Visitor''. He also appeared as "Psycho" in the film ''There's Only One Jimmy Grimble''. He also starred in the British vampire film '' Dead Cert'' which was directed by Steven Lawson, and he appeared in '' Waterloo Road'' as Dylan Hodge in Series 6 in 2010/2011. In the August 2011 issue of Attitu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Siddall
Samantha Siddall (born 23 January 1982) is an English actress, best known for playing Mandy Maguire in Channel 4 comedy drama series '' Shameless''. Aside from playing Mandy Maguire in ''Shameless'' Siddall has previously appeared in ''Holby City'', ''Bodies'', ''Doctors'', ''Cutting It'' and ''Jane Eyre''. Filmography Television *'' Shameless'' as Mandy Maguire The following is a list of fictional characters from the English comedy-drama '' Shameless'', created by Paul Abbott, which was on Channel 4 between 2004 and 2013. The programme is set on the fictional Chatsworth Estate in suburban Manchester ... (2004–2009, 2011) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Siddall, Samantha 1982 births Living people English television actresses Actresses from Manchester Actors from Stockport People from Reddish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sally Carman
Sally Carman-Duttine is an English actress. She is known for portraying the roles of Kelly Maguire in the Channel 4 comedy-drama series '' Shameless'' (2005–2013), and Abi Franklin in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (2017–present). Early and personal life Carman was born in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. At 18 she attended the LAMDA drama school in London. Carman discovered Reiki while filming ''Shameless'', and subsequently trained at the Oldham Reiki Network. In March 2014 she started as a therapist at Buddah Beauty, a holistic therapy salon in Chorlton. Career Carman made her major television debut in 2000 when she starred as Bridget Salsabill in British drama ''Bomber'', though she had previously featured briefly in an episode of ''City Central'' in 1998. As an actress, she has also starred in ''Doctors'', '' Heartbeat'' and ''Holby City''. She also played the character of Betty Haigh, the wife of John George Haigh, in the television film ''A is for Acid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicky Evans
Nicky Evans (born 20 April 1979) is an English actor who is best known for playing the roles of Shane Maguire on Channel 4's hit comedy drama '' Shameless'' and Roy Glover on the ITV soap opera, ''Emmerdale''. He has also played roles in various dramas such as The Bill, The Royal, Eddie Spears (2004), Burn It'' and ''Clocking Off''. In 2015, Nicky completed the role of Dragon in British Crime Thriller ''The Contract A contract is a legally binding agreement between at least two parties. Contract may also refer to: Film and television Film * ''The Contract'' (1971 film), an Israeli comedy film * ''The Contract'' (1972 film) or ''Caliber 9'', an Italian crime ...''. The Film was released in January 2016. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Evans, Nicky English male soap opera actors 1979 births Living people Male actors from Bradford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
