List of Shameless (British TV series) characters

This article is about the characters in the original UK version. For a list of characters in the U.S. version, see List of Shameless (American TV series) characters.

The following is a list of fictional characters from the English comedy-drama Shameless, created by Paul Abbott, and aired on Channel 4 between 2004 and 2013.

Set on the fictional Chatsworth Estate in Manchester, the programme follows the lives of the Gallagher family, their neighbours the Maguire family, friends, and those who run the local shops and pub, The Jockey.

The first series focuses on Frank Gallagher, a dysfunctional patriarch, and his six children: Fiona (with her boyfriend Steve) Lip, Ian, Carl, Debbie and Liam. The series also introduces next-door neighbours Kev and Veronica.

Introduced in the second series, the Maguire family becomes increasingly interwoven with the Gallagher family's lives. Both families face complex challenges, including marriage difficulties, teenage pregnancies, and neighbourhood rivalries.

Other characters, such as the Karib family, also take on more prominent roles after starting as minor characters, Throughout the series' run, the Gallagher family went through significant changes, with many of the Gallagher children departing the show due to the actors moving onto other projects.

Credited cast

Actor	Character	Appearances
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Anne-Marie Duff	Fiona McBride	Main
Jody Latham	Lip Gallagher	Main				Recurring						Recurring
Gerard Kearns	Ian Gallagher	Main
Rebecca Ryan	Debbie Gallagher	Main
Elliott Tittensor		Main										Recurring
Luke Tittensor	Carl Gallagher	Main
Annabelle Apsion	Monica Gallagher	Recurring		Recurring	Main				Recurring			Recurring
Joseph Furnace	Liam Gallagher	Main
Johnny Bennett				Main					Recurring
Sean Gilder	Paddy Maguire		Recurring		Main
Tina Malone	Mimi Tutton		Recurring		Main
Aaron McCusker	Jamie Maguire				Main
Rebecca Atkinson	Karen Maguire	Main
Chris Bisson	Kash Karib	Main		Recurring			Recurring
Kelli Hollis	Yvonne Karib	Main						Recurring				Recurring
Anthony Flanagan	Tony	Main
Lindsey Dawson	Jez	Main
Marjorie Yates	Carol Fisher	Recurring	Main
Jack Deam	Marty Fisher	Recurring	Main		Recurring				Main			Recurring
Samantha Siddall	Mandy Maguire	Recurring	Main						Recurring
Dystin Johnson	Norma Starkey	Recurring		Recurring	Main
Warren Donnelly	Stan Waterman	Recurring	Main					Recurring
Alice Barry	Lillian Tyler		Main
Chris Coghill	Craig Garland		Main	Recurring
Gillian Kearney	Sue Garland		Main		Recurring
Nicky Evans	Shane Maguire			Recurring	Main
Sally Carman	Kelly Maguire		Recurring			Main						Recurring
Ciarán Griffiths	Micky Maguire				Main
Michael Legge	Tom O'Leary				Main
Amanda Ryan	Carrie Rogers				Main
Qasim Akhtar	Chesney Karib				Recurring	Main
Sarah Patel	Meena Karib				Recurring	Main
Ben Batt	Joe Pritchard						Main
Joanna Higson	Maxine Donnelly						Main
Philip Hill-Pearson	Bruce Donnelly							Main
Pauline McLynn	Libby Croker							Main
Valerie Lilley	Patty Croker							Main
Michael Taylor	Billy Tutton							Recurring	Main
Karen Bryson	Avril Powell								Main
Emmanuel Ighodaro	Jackson Powell								Main
Kira Martin	Letitia Powell								Main
Robbie Conway	Aidan Croker								Main
Aysha Kala	Sita Desai								Main
Angeline Ball	Gloria Meak									Main		Recurring
Kari Corbett	Ruby Hepburn									Main
Stephen Lord	Dominic Meak									Main		Recurring
Nikita Brownlee	Stella Gallagher											Main
Jacqueline Boatswain	Patreesha St. Rose											Main
Adelle Leonce	Mary-Mae St. Rose											Main
Sarah Totty	Sherilee											Main
Sue Vincent	Derilee											Main
Jalaal Hartley	Kassi Blanco											Recurring
Isy Suttie	Esther Blanco											Main
Rhys Cadman	Tam Blanco											Main
Lewis Hardaker	Saul Blanco											Main
Jade Kilduff	Thalia Blanco											Main
Thaila Zucchi	Randall											Recurring
Moya Brady	Remona											Main

The Maguire family

Paddy Maguire

• Played by: Sean Gilder (Series 2–7)

Paddy Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Sean Gilder
Duration	2005–2010
First appearance	8 February 2005 Series 2 Episode 6 "Welcome to the Family"
Last appearance	20 April 2010 Series 7 Episode 14 "Secret Relations"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Drug dealer Gangster Father Padraig Maguire Mother Consumpta Maguire Brothers Noel Maguire Sisters Mags Maguire Wife Mimi Maguire (2010) Sons Donny Maguire Fergal Maguire Joey Maguire Micky Maguire Shane Maguire Daughters Mandy Maguire Adoptive sons Jamie Maguire Granddaughters Katie Maguire First cousins Arlene

Patrick "Paddy" Maguire is the patriarch and the head of the Maguire family, the most feared and therefore most respected of the local criminal families. His cherished wife is Mimi (Tina Malone), and he has an identical twin brother called Noel (Sean Gilder), who is gay. He also has a sister, Mags, who lives as a nun in Zambia. It was shown in Series 6 that he is a supporter of Celtic F.C. and in the background at the Maguire residence there is a statue of a Celtic player, who looks similar to the old Celtic captain, Bobby Lennox. Paddy appeared in 52 episodes in total.

Paddy is extremely aggressive and violent and his presence puts fear into most people on the Chatsworth Estate. For example, when he and his family enter the local pub, The Jockey, the customers sitting at the table beside the entrance clear the seat for them. He and his family are also drug dealers on the Chatsworth estate. He has a particular dislike for the Gallagher family, particularly Frank (David Threlfall) and Lip Gallagher (Jody Latham), which he has demonstrated on several occasions, both physically and verbally. However, in more recent series, Paddy has begun to show a more compassionate side, and since series four, he has also become much more accepting of Lip, as well as Karen Jackson (Rebecca Atkinson), the wife of his oldest son Jamie (Aaron McCusker). Paddy's identical twin brother Noel was credited as being played by Neil Grades, an anagram of actor Sean Gilder. Paddy also has a strong sense of family and is loyal toward them. For example, when his daughter-in-law Karen becomes severely depressed he becomes the rock upon which she can lean.

Despite his initial dislike of Frank, this mindset was then turned after Paddy choked on a cashew nut in The Jockey and Frank performed the Heimlich manoeuvre, thus saving Paddy's life. Frank also saved Paddy's life again, stopping him from injecting himself with what would have been a lethal dose of heroin. Paddy now has some grudging respect for the Gallaghers.

Despite showing open contempt for higher education, Paddy has occasionally shown knowledge of certain literary subjects.

In Series 6, Paddy was briefly abducted by the mother of a teenager who died after using his drugs, who in revenge repeatedly injected Paddy with heroin, causing him to become addicted to the substance. His attempts to conceal his new habit and deal with its effect on his life were a recurring theme of Series 6, with him finally going cold turkey later in the series, during which he had visions of his father Padraig. His mother's gravestone is shown in Series 6.

In addition to the visions of his father, Paddy fantasizes about sleeping with Karen and Kelly Maguire (Sally Carman), who are both his daughters-in-law.

In series 7, Paddy's marriage to Mimi is near enough over, due to the fact that his affair with Maureen results in the tragic circumstances of the series 6 finale, in which daughter Mandy Maguire (Samantha Siddall) is murdered in an explosion. Separated, living in separate houses and each given the freedom to see other people, Paddy takes a night out with sons Jamie, Shane (Nicky Evans) and Micky (Ciarán Griffiths) as an opportunity to restart his love life with a meaningless one-night stand with a female clubber. When he can't "pull", he returns home, alone and defeated, and is greeted by Kelly. After a short conversation, Paddy hands Kelly an amount of money, in exchange for sex. Kelly accepts this money, and they have sex in the living room, while Kelly's boyfriend and Paddy's son Shane look all over the nightclub for him. Later on in the episode, an awkward Paddy and Kelly exchange moments, in which Paddy offers Shane and Kelly the master bedroom of the Maguire house, out of guilt. Sometime later, Kelly rejected Shane's marriage proposal, as she could not marry him after lying to him. Shane insisted he would forgive her anything, no matter whom she had slept with, but the guilty looks between Paddy and Kelly made him realise what had happened between them. Paddy was so ashamed of his actions that he was willing to inject himself with heroin at Shane's request, but Shane stopped him at the last minute. Paddy then attended Shane's and Kelly's wedding.

Paddy starts a relationship with a dance enthusiast named D'reen (Cathy Murphy), and makes plans to emigrate to Cuba with her. When he realises that he cannot leave his family and business, Paddy puts a stop to his plans, and shares one last dance with D'reen before she leaves.

Paddy begins applying heavy pressure on Jock, the owner of the boxing club, who had borrowed heavily from the Maguires. Meanwhile, he relentlessly belittles Micky when he wants to join the fire brigade. Micky's self-confidence falls through the floor and he berates Paddy for always putting him down. Paddy's belligerence towards Jock leads Jock to set himself and the club on fire. Micky risks his life to save Jock. When Jock is in hospital, Paddy reveals that he had been a young boxer at the club; he had real potential to use his skills to get a better life, but Jock essentially sold him to a crime family. Micky reveals to Paddy that he lied about passing his fire test. Paddy tells Micky it doesn't matter, Micky is still more of a man than he will ever be.

On 6 March 2010, it was announced that Sean Gilder had quit Shameless after five years with the show because of his rumored dislike of Tina Malone who portrays Mimi. He departed Shameless at the end of Series 7, Episode 14.

After Paddy's departure, Mimi gives birth to her eighth child, Cilla. It is unclear whether or not Paddy has died. Frank utters the words, at one point in the show: "I never thought I would say this, but bring back Paddy Maguire!" Although, in the same episode, Joe Pritchard (Ben Batt) implied to Karen that Paddy was killed after returning to Ireland. In episode 14 of series 8 a coffin is carried through the estate, supposedly with Paddy inside, but it turns out this was Paddy's way of smuggling guns to the rest of the Maguires. Jamie tells Kelly that Paddy's plan was to make the police think he was dead, so he could start again, and that he is now living in Thailand.

Mimi Tutton

• Played by: Tina Malone (Series 2–11)

Mimi Tutton
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Tina Malone
Duration	2005–2013
First appearance	8 February 2005 Series 2 Episode 6 "Welcome to the Family"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Drug dealer Barmaid Acting landlady Brothers Kenny Hepburn Sisters Bobbi Hepburn Husband Paddy Maguire (2010) Billy Tutton (2011–) Sons Donny Maguire Fergal Maguire Jamie Maguire Joey Maguire Micky Maguire Shane Maguire Daughters Mandy Maguire Cilla Tutton Grandsons Connor Maguire Granddaughters Katie Maguire Nieces Ruby Hepburn First cousins Concepta Shirley

Margaret Harmonica Joy Catherine "Mimi" Tutton (also Hepburn and Maguire) is the brash, foul-mouthed, and violent matriarch of the Maguire family. She is the wife of Paddy Maguire (Sean Gilder), mother of Mandy Maguire (Samantha Siddall) and Cilla Tutton and the Maguire boys, Jamie (Aaron McCusker), Shane (Nicky Evans), Micky (Ciarán Griffiths), the late Fergal and the little seen Joey (Will Willoughby) and Donny (Clyve Bonelle), and the daughter of "Nana" Murphy. Her ex-boyfriend is also named Paddy. She is also a drug dealer on the Chatsworth Estate and is frequently seen doing so on the show. She is extremely violent, easily angered and arguably more intimidating than her husband, Paddy; though as the series progresses she becomes less hotheaded. She has head-butted several characters on the show including Lip Gallagher (Jody Latham), Sue Garland (Gillian Kearney), Cassie Western (Moya Brady) and even her own son Shane and strike fear into the likes of Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall), Lip, Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns), Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor), Debbie Gallagher (Rebecca Ryan), Carol Fisher (Marjorie Yates), Karen Maguire (Rebecca Atkinson), and her own children. Even Paddy has been shown to be afraid of her on several occasions. Mimi is as hard as nails, and she can hold her own with men and women. At one point during Series 3 a whole riot squad is needed to restrain her after she attempts to free her daughter Mandy from incarceration at the police station. Mimi appeared in 111 episodes overall.

In series 5 a more sensitive side to Mimi is shown after her ex-boyfriend, Paddy, makes a crass comment about her weight. She describes herself as a "bulimic who can't stand vomit". In the same series, she is shown attending anger management classes. In Series 6, Mimi experiences some regret over her lack of education when son Micky takes film classes. Mimi does most of his coursework for him, and when he decides the class isn't for him, he allows Mimi to take his place.

Mimi is presented as a character who behaves in ways which are polar opposites. For example, she is shown to be a devout Catholic, yet has no qualms about selling drugs to children and behaving in such a manner which will strongly go against the Catholic teachings. However, she also has strong maternal instincts and shows compassion for others. For example, when Chesney Karib (Qasim Akhtar) reacts badly after consuming drugs, she and Paddy care for Chesney by feeding him and ensuring that he sobers up safely. Later, when Yvonne Karib (Kelli Hollis) accuses Mimi of being an intolerant racist, Mimi retorts by describing the racism that Paddy faced when he arrived in England from Ireland. Yvonne and Mimi realize that they share love for their own children and would do anything to ensure their happiness. Also, Mimi is someone upon whom Libby Croker (Pauline McLynn) can depend when she seeks advice or assistance.

The Maguire family's drug dealing business comes back to haunt them when Mimi's beloved Paddy is abducted and forcibly addicted to heroin by the bereaved mother of one of their deceased customers. To make matters worse, she is arrested for an assault that her son Jamie carried out. However, she freely states that she wants to take the blame for the attack, claiming "A mam's gotta do what a mam's gotta do". This is because she does not want to see her ex-con son go to jail again. At the end of series 6, her beloved daughter Mandy is killed by the woman who got Paddy addicted to heroin. The strain of this loss causes Paddy and Mimi to split up.

In series 7 Mimi lives in The Jockey as landlord and has an affair with a friend of her son Micky named Billy Tutton (Michael Taylor), until she finds out that he is only fourteen years old, although he looks just as old as Micky. After the boy starts to blackmail Mimi into a secret relationship, Mimi tries to threaten him to keep him away from her, finally giving him a gun filled with blanks and daring him to shoot her. When he pulls the trigger, she pretends to be dead, and he flees Chatsworth, believing he has killed her.

Mimi attempts to join a local women's group to find companionship and feel better about herself, but they rebuff her attempts to appear in their risque charity calendar, making her feel fat, unattractive, and worthless. To add insult to injury, they ask Mimi to supply them with some party drugs to help loosen them up before the photo shoot. In revenge, Mimi gives them such potent 'treats' that they begin cavorting around in their underwear, groping each other. Mimi films them and sets up a website to display the shots.

Mimi gives birth to a newborn daughter, later named Cilla, at the end of Series 7 after complaining of stomach pains and nausea which scared her into believing she had started menopause. The baby was presumably fathered by estranged husband Paddy. According to the Shameless website, Mimi will return to living in the Maguire house, with baby daughter Cilla, in Series 8. Mimi initially did not know who Villa’s father is due to her having several one-night-stands after breaking up with Paddy in order to make herself feel wanted again. It is later revealed that Cilla's father is in fact Billy, who returns to Chatsworth to be part of the child's life. At the end of Series 8 the couple marry, despite ongoing controversy and disapproval of much of the family. In Series 9, Mimi forces Billy to have an open relationship because she is worried and too old for him. She ends the open relationship after Billy reveals he does not want an open relationship and only wants to be with her. It is also implied she knew her son Micky was gay all along, after she encourages him to leave the estate with a baby he has saved, which he does.

Jamie Maguire

• Played by: Aaron McCusker (Series 4–11)

Jamie Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Aaron McCusker
Duration	2007–2013
First appearance	16 January 2007 Series 4 Episode 2 "New Romances"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Gangster Barman Drug dealer Pub landlord Businessman Father Adi Blanco Mother Mimi Maguire Adoptive father Paddy Maguire Stepfather Billy Tutton (2011–) Half-brothers Donny Maguire Fergal Maguire Micky Maguire Joey Maguire Shane Maguire Kassi Blanco Half-sisters Mandy Maguire Cilla Tutton Wife Karen Jackson (2007–) Sons Connor Maguire Uncles Kenny Hepburn Aunts Bobbi Hepburn Nephews Tam Blanco Saul Blanco Nieces Katie Maguire Thalia Blanco First cousins Ruby Hepburn

Jamie Maguire is the oldest son of the notorious Maguire family, the son of Paddy (Sean Gilder) and Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone), and recently returned after serving a ten-year prison sentence for manslaughter. Much to his parents' disgust, he appeared to be reformed, rejected his family, got a job as a barman at "The Jockey", began training as a probation officer, and became engaged to his Jockey co-worker, Karen Jackson (Rebecca Atkinson). Jamie has a tendency to sleepwalk on occasion. He appeared in 108 episodes in total.

In the last episode of Series 4, Jamie revealed that he had admitted his guilt in order to get parole so that he could hunt down his father's three former cellmates, who were planning to muscle in on Paddy's territory and dispose of him. His new reformed life was a sham to cover his murders of these three men. Karen assumed that his courtship of her was part of this pretence, but Jamie claimed that he really loved her and they were married at the end of the episode.

During Series 5, Jamie does his best to avoid joining the family business. He and Karen take over The Jockey, and things go smoothly until Karen miscarries early in Series 6. She distances herself from him, questioning if she would want to have a child that would grow up in the Maguire family. Eventually, the two separate after Karen refuses put a "Maguire" on the pub's license with her. It is during this time that Karen begins sleeping with Joe Pritchard (Ben Batt), able to break it off with her increasingly controlling lover only after she threatens to lie to the Maguires and tell them he continued to physically abuse Mandy (Samantha Siddall), Jamie's sister. Jamie moves home with Karen, and she soon finds out she's pregnant again, not sure if the father was Jamie or Joe.

Despite being portrayed as one of the warmer of the Maguire family, Jamie has become somewhat of a dark and aggressive character, possibly due to him taking on the family business while his father was going cold turkey when recovering from drug addiction. Jamie is shown to go to extreme lengths to get revenge, sending one such message to Joe, after finding out about Karen's affair with him, by digging up his recently deceased father and leaving him slumped outside of the local shop. He also proves that unlike his two brothers, he is a very effective debt collector and head of the family business, having no qualms about threatening or injuring if it brings results.

Jamie becomes a father in Series 7, but afterward witnesses the gradual mental breakdown of his wife Karen, unaware that the overwhelming guilt and self-loathing she carries is eating away at her inside. After Karen's release from hospital, they fall behind on household bills, and Jamie is finding it difficult to cope with his wife's mental illness. He meets a woman named Michelle while on a night out, and has sex with her in the ladies toilets. Michelle runs a male escort agency, and leaves her card in Jamie's pocket, along with some money. They meet later when Michelle offers Jamie a job. Despite his obvious disgust at the thought of working as a "man-whore", Jamie agrees to the offer. He services Michelle and other women, needing the money as well as some time away from Karen. When Karen begins to suspect an affair, Michelle confesses her love for him, and Paddy uncovers what he's doing and tries to tell him to stop, Jamie finally has enough. Initially Michelle is reluctant to let him go, but when he introduces her to the virile young Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor), she changes her mind.

During this time, Karen has continued her destructive affair with Joe, who seemed to have no concerns about her illness or her erratic behavior. Eventually, Joe announces to Jamie that he's having an affair with his wife, and claims that he is baby Connor's father. As his marriage implodes, Jamie is also trying to deal with a threat to both the family and their business, since his father has left Chatsworth for Ireland.

As series 8 begins, Jamie is in counseling with Karen who has returned with their son. He beats up a cab driver, erroneously believing the man is Joe, and Karen finally admits Joe is dead, although she does not tell him he was murdered while attempting to kill her. She and Connor move back with Jamie into The Jockey as they attempt to make their marriage work. In the meantime, Jamie tricks his brother, Shane (Nicky Evans), into willingly giving up his attempt to run the family business. When Shane finally realizes Jamie manipulated him into giving up leading the family business and killing a loan shark, he tells his wife, Kelly (Sally Carman), that Jamie was born for this, "Scammin', schemin' and killin'." Then Jamie finally accepts Karen back into their marital bed, telling her that he "could tape his stiffy to his belly" after watching her all day. In series 8, Jamie is shown to be scared of clowns since he saw one of them choke to death when he was young. This led to his discomfort with Karen's new business as a party clown, which lasted only until a customer attempted to molest her. Luckily, one of the guns Jamie was selling ended up in her bag, and she was able to shoot the customer and get away, leading to Jamie taking the gun back and soothing her in a hot shower.

After losing to Karen in a card game, he agrees to put the pub back in her name, and the couple are seen looking up at the new sign, showing "Jamie and Karen Maguire" as the proprietors of the Jockey.

In Series 9, Jamie acts a spokesman for the estate when the majority of the people who live there are evicted. He later cheats on Karen with Gloria Meak (Angeline Ball). He and a few others become trapped underground after a family job goes wrong; they are eventually saved and it is unclear if his and Gloria's affair will continue.

Shane Maguire

• Played by: Nicky Evans (Series 3, 4–11)

Shane Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Nicky Evans
Duration	2006, 2007–2013
First appearance	7 February 2006 Series 3 Episode 6 "In with the Maguires"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Drug dealer Gangster Father Paddy Maguire Mother Mimi Maguire Stepfather Billy Tutton (2011–) Brothers Donny Maguire Fergal Maguire Joey Maguire Micky Maguire Sisters Mandy Maguire Half-brothers Jamie Maguire Half-sisters Cilla Tutton Wife Kelly Ball (2010–2013) Grandfathers Padraig Maguire Grandmothers Consumpta Maguire Uncles Noel Maguire Kenny Hepburn Aunts Mags Maguire Bobbi Hepburn Nephews Connor Maguire Nieces Katie Maguire First cousins Ruby Hepburn

Shane Maguire is part of the Chatsworth estate Maguire gangster family, the son of Paddy (Sean Gilder) and Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone), the brother of Micky (Ciarán Griffiths), Donny (Clyve Bonelle), Joey (Will Willoughby), and Jamie (Aaron McCusker), as well as the late Fergal and Mandy (Samantha Siddall). Shane, overall, appeared in 114 episodes.

Shane is known for his short and unpredictable temper and limited intelligence, although he was once shown to possess great instincts for shopper's habits during Series 5 when he briefly worked in Yvonne Karib's (Kelli Hollis) off-licence shop. Judging by certain scenes from the fourth to sixth series, the other Maguire boys, except for Jamie, seemed to be taking direction from Shane, in the absence of Paddy and Mimi, which might imply that Shane is the second oldest of the Maguire children. In Series 6 Shane suffers a head injury whilst running a hotel scam with his lover, Kelly Ball (Sally Carman). After coming out of a coma, Shane is left partially paralysed and bed-ridden. Conflict arises between Kelly and Shane's overpowering mother, Mimi, over who will oversee his convalescence. However, with physiotherapy and speech therapy, his condition begins to improve.

After a running a series of wedding scams together, Shane asks Kelly to marry him, but she was hesitant to do so. After they fall out during a party at The Jockey, he tries to make amends. But discovers that weeks earlier, Kelly had sex with his father, Paddy. A heartbroken Shane later asks his father why he betrayed him. Paddy reveals that he felt shamed by his sons for abandoning him during that night, and in a moment of self-pity, paid Kelly for sex to "hurt" his son, but he now deeply regrets it. Shane demands that his father proves how sorry he is, and produces a syringe and a bag of heroin. As Paddy is about to inject himself, Shane stops him just in time. Satisfied with his father's remorse, he quietly leaves Paddy, who breaks down in tears. He is now married to Kelly. They had their impromptu civil ceremony at The Jockey.

While giving a deposit to a sperm bank, Shane learned that he was sterile. Shane was upset at the thought of never having children. His father and brothers tried to help by offering to be sperm donors for Kelly, but she refused. Liam Gallagher (Johnny Bennett) suggested Kelly and Shane raise Shane's niece Katie, but this plan was dashed when her father Lip Gallagher (Jody Latham) decided to take her. Shane was left to look on Liam as a son.

When Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor) and Chesney Karib (Qasim Akhtar) were framed for murder by a local drug-dealer called Jimmy, the Maguires initially decide to remain aloof from the situation, as it was "not their fight". But Jimmy's increasing cockiness revealed in Shane a sense of justice, when he began to openly speak against Jimmy's aggressive antics before taking overt action. When Jimmy tried to set the Gallagher home on fire, Shane stepped in, as he knew Jimmy was afraid to cross the Maguires. The last straw for Shane was when Jimmy promised to harm the family, including Liam. When Paddy elected to remain uninvolved, Shane and Jamie decided to take the law into their own hands despite their father's wishes, and rounded up members of Jimmy's gang, and brutally interrogated them as to Jimmy's whereabouts. Paddy later showed his face, and endorsed his son's proactiveness. Shane and Kelly have also developed a parental bond with Liam to the point where Liam even calls them mum and dad (albeit in jest) as they put him to bed.

In Series 8 Shane attempts to take over the Maguire's business while Mimi is in hospital after suffering a heart attack. Jamie however feels that Shane is not up to the responsibility, and when he sees that Shane has been conned out of a drug deal, Jamie takes control by making Shane believe a gangster tried to have him killed. Jamie then encourages to shoot the gangster dead, not knowing that it was in fact Jamie who arranged for Shane to be left for dead until afterwards. A feud builds up between the two throughout the first half of series 8.

Micky Maguire

Main article: Mickey Maguire (Shameless)

• Played by: Ciarán Griffiths (Series 4–9)

Micky Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Ciarán Griffiths
Duration	2007–2012
First appearance	9 January 2007 Series 4 Episode 1 "New Beginnings"
Last appearance	31 January 2012 Series 9 Episode 5 "Cop Killer"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Drug dealer Gangster Father Paddy Maguire Mother Mimi Maguire Stepfather Billy Tutton (2011–) Brothers Donny Maguire Fergal Maguire Joey Maguire Shane Maguire Sisters Mandy Maguire Half-brothers Jamie Maguire Half-sisters Cilla Tutton Grandfathers Padraig Maguire Grandmothers Consumpta Maguire Uncles Noel Maguire Kenny Hepburn Aunts Mags Maguire Bobbi Hepburn Nephews Connor Maguire Nieces Katie Maguire First cousins Ruby Hepburn

Micky Maguire is a "paranoid, aggressive, violent, homosexual yet homophobe" who is a member of the Maguire family. He is erratic and obsessively licks the side of his mouth, which could be a tic and/or hint of a behavioural disorder. Despite his aggressive, exaggerated personality, he is mentally weak and often runs away at the first sign of trouble. Although his father Paddy Maguire (Sean Gilder) often shows him disrespect and is violent towards him, Paddy still loves his son. Micky is the most idealistic of his family, and the most loyal to his parents. In spite of Paddy's lack of faith in him, Micky was the one who tracked down Paddy after he was shot and left for dead. Micky appeared in 84 episodes in total.

When Micky initiates a brief and casual affair with Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) and falls in love with him, Micky exhibits the fact that he is an eager suitor when he follows Ian around and is very emotionally demanding. Unlike Ian, none of Micky's family are aware of his homosexuality, despite several occasions when Micky has come close to coming out to them, or has daydreams about revealing his homosexuality to his family. In his early appearances, Micky has a dog, Nelson, whom he has been close to for years. Ian is disgusted to learn just how close they had become at one time, and declines to continue a relationship with Micky. By this time Micky is in love with him and wants everyone to know. When Micky is about to tell his family, Ian bursts into the room and tells them about what had happened with Micky and Nelson. Paddy immediately has Nelson put down, deeply upsetting Micky.

The early episodes of the sixth series show Micky attending college to study film. When he reveals to his parents that he wants to pursue further education, Paddy and Mimi (Tina Malone) ridicule him. Later on in the series, Mimi accepts the fact that Micky is going to college and supports her son in his educational endeavours. Unfortunately, Micky struggles with the course and is distracted by an erotic story his professor accidentally slips in with his coursework. Micky decides that his true talents are in erotic writing and gives up his place in the class for his mother, Mimi, who loves film and has always wanted to go to college.

In Series 7, Micky continues to build a friendship with Ian, with whom he shares a house. This series has proved that Micky has a sensitive side, as explained through his dialogue with Ian when Ian became involved with Maxine Donnelly (Joanna Higson). Micky tried to warn Ian that Maxine fancied him, not realising that Ian felt the same way about Maxine. Ian had sex with Micky to get Maxine off his mind, but this didn't help, and he and Maxine had sex, which Micky witnessed. Micky was devastated when Ian insisted, he cared for Maxine and wanted to be with her. Micky told Ian that he'd felt like a freak before he'd had Ian to look up to, and now Ian had taken that away. Relations between Micky and the new couple remained strained, but eventually Micky decided to stop letting the relationship bother him. He told Maxine that all he wanted was that when she finally realises she cannot be happy with a gay man, that she let Ian down gently. Mickey leaves the show during Series 9 after helping a young lady give birth to a baby. But after the lady passes away Micky decides to move away from Chatsworth to look after the baby. When saying goodbye to Mimi as he is on the verge of telling her he is gay she silences him and tells him to keep in contact. Mimi implies that she has guessed he is gay.

Mandy Maguire

• Played by: Samantha Siddall (Series 1–6, 8)

Mandy Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Samantha Siddall
Duration	2004–2009, 2011
First appearance	27 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 3 "We're Getting Married"
Last appearance	8 February 2011 Series 8 Episode 9 "Maguire Meltdown"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Barmaid Father Paddy Maguire Mother Mimi Maguire Brothers Donny Maguire Fergal Maguire Joey Maguire Micky Maguire Shane Maguire Half-brothers Jamie Maguire Half-sisters Cilla Tutton Daughters Katie Maguire Grandfathers Padraig Maguire Grandmothers Consumpta Maguire Uncles Noel Maguire Kenny Hepburn Aunts Mags Maguire Bobbi Hepburn Nephews Connor Maguire First cousins Ruby Hepburn

Mandy Maguire is the only daughter of the Maguires, the Gallagher family's neighbours. She is the mother of Lip Gallagher's (Jody Latham) daughter, Katie. Mandy is the daughter of Paddy (Sean Gilder) and Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone), the most feared of the local criminals. She is generally more law-abiding than the rest of her family, but is fiercely loyal to them and can often have a violent and abusive streak. Her brothers are Micky (Ciarán Griffiths), Shane (Nicky Evans) and Jamie (Aaron McCusker), as well as the late Fergal and the little-seen Donny (Clyve Bonelle) and Joey (Will Willoughby). Overall, Mandy appeared in 51 episodes.

She develops a crush on Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) in series 1 because he stuck up for her against their teacher Mr. Hardwick, but sends her brothers after him when he rejects her. She is the second person to find out about his homosexuality. She becomes a close friend to Ian and pretends to date him to keep leering boys away from her, leading to her relationship with Ian's brother Lip.

Mandy conceives Lip's baby, Katie, and after a year or so under the care of the Maguires, takes her away and moves in with the Gallaghers. However, her father Paddy continues to supply her with financial support. She begins an open, long-term relationship with Lip while he is away at university, but finishes with him in series 5 after Lip's secret university girlfriend shows her face, she spends the whole series being rejected by every man she's attracted to until she goes on a blind date with a young man named Dex whom she gives him an E and sleeps with him, until she realizes she might have killed him so she and Karen Maguire (Rebecca Atkinson) try to dispose of the body, and spend the episode horrified with their actions, until Mandy decides to turn herself in without telling them who supplied her the drugs and who assisted her to dispose the body, she then learns Dex wasn't really dead but just passed out from the drugs, Mandy decides to come clean to him only for him to reject her.

In Series 6, Mandy has recently fallen for Joe Pritchard (Ben Batt), an accountant and the captain of a local football team. Mandy's brother, Jamie, even struck up a friendship with Joe, until he discovered that Mandy had been physically abused by him, which led to Jamie savagely assaulting Joe, and sending him into a temporary coma. Despite suffering at Joe's hands, Mandy still retains feelings for him, and resented Jamie's intervention, Danny (Ian's new roommate) gives her a word of advice after he tells her he loves her, which makes her reconsider and then Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall) brings up Katie eventually finding out which makes her decide to break it off with him only for Joe to blackmail her into staying with him, Joe's recovery, Mandy has decided to give him another chance, much to the chagrin of the rest of the Maguires, only for them to make supplemental threats to him, Jamie (cutting his head off), Paddy (shooting him), Shane and Micky (pissing on grapes), Kelly (Sally Carman) (injecting him) and Karen (threatening to tell them that he abusing Mandy (when he isn't), if Joe threatens to tell Jamie of their affair).

In the final episode of Series 6, Mandy was kidnapped by Maureen, an emotionally unstable woman who lost her daughter to heroin and blames Paddy for her death. Mandy realised that Maureen was the person who kidnapped Paddy. As Maureen disappeared to put the kettle on, Mandy followed to see what she was doing, and to her horror, found a broken gas pipe which Maureen had sabotaged. Maureen then returned to the kitchen with matches. Mandy desperately began fighting to get the matches from Maureen just as Paddy and Mickey turned up outside to save her, however they could not gain access into the house. Inside the house, Mandy had fought her way into the hallway and ran towards the door. Just as Micky pressed the doorbell, creating a spark, Maureen lit a match. The gas then ignited, causing the house to explode, killing both Maureen and Mandy and throwing Micky across the street. The episode then cut to Kelly, reading a book to little Katie whilst trying to hold back the tears. Meanwhile, at The Jockey, Mandy's funeral reception was taking place. Micky, who survived the explosion, admitted that he felt responsible for Mandy's death, Karen also felt guilt as she kicked her out of her home, hours before her death and slept with Joe. It was mentioned that Paddy was going to return to Ireland with Mandy's ashes to scatter them, however Frank ended up spilling them across The Jockey.

In Series 8, Mandy briefly appears as an apparition or hallucination to comfort her mother when she suffers from insomnia.

Katie Maguire

• Played by: Lola & Macy Yoxall (Series 3–7) / Bethany Thompson (Series 11)

Katie Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Lola & Macy Yoxall (Series 3–7) Bethany Thompson (Series 11)
Duration	2006–2010, 2013
First appearance	17 January 2006 Series 3 Episode 3 "Baby"
Last appearance	16 April 2013 Series 11 Episode 8 "Grandaddy Gallagher"
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Student Father Lip Gallagher Mother Mandy Maguire Grandfathers Frank Gallagher Paddy Maguire Grandmothers Monica Gallagher Mimi Maguire Uncles Ian Gallagher Carl Gallagher Liam Gallagher Ben Gallagher Nigel Gallagher Jamie Maguire Shane Maguire Micky Maguire Donny Maguire Joey Maguire Fergal Maguire Aunts Fiona Gallagher Debbie Gallagher Stella Gallagher Delia Gallagher Cilla Tutton First cousins Connor Maguire Other relatives Ruby Hepburn Neville Gallagher Nin Gallagher

Katie Maguire (also Gallagher) is the daughter of Lip Gallagher (Jody Latham) and Mandy Maguire (Samantha Siddall), who is born in the third episode of the third series. She is initially believed to be the daughter of Lip's half-brother Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns), who is secretly gay and Mandy pretended to be his girlfriend while having a sexual relationship with Lip.

Katie is born after a heavily pregnant Mandy is knocked over during a robbery at the local shop. Mandy's protective parents, Paddy (Sean Gilder) and Mimi (Tina Malone), forbid the Gallaghers from having anything to do with Katie, with the Maguires intent on raising the baby. However, Mandy decides to begin a serious relationship with Lip in order for Katie to have both her parents in her life, so she moves in with the Gallaghers, to the disappointment of Paddy and Mimi. Mandy later reveals that she named Katie after Mimi, with her first name actually being Katherine. Lip eventually moves to Nottingham in order to go to university, leaving Mandy and Katie with the other Gallaghers. After Lip's father, Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall), leaves ecstasy pills lying around, Mandy is terrified that Katie has swallowed some, however this turns out to be a false alarm.

In Series 6, Mandy later begins a relationship with Joe Pritchard (Ben Batt), who begins to mentally abuse Mandy before starting to beat her. When this is revealed, Mandy's older brother Jamie Maguire (Aaron McCusker) brutally attacks Joe, with Mimi confessing to the attack in order for Jamie to remain out of prison. Frank and Jamie's wife, Karen (Rebecca Atkinson), desperately try and make Mandy see that what Joe is doing is wrong, with Mandy agreeing to end the relationship for Katie's sake. Unbeknownst to Mandy, but Karen has begun an affair with Joe. After Paddy is kidnapped and forced to take heroin by a woman named Maureen, she is still intent on revenge for Paddy getting her daughter hooked on drugs which eventually led to her death. Maureen contacts Mandy to come over to her house, where Mandy realizes who Maureen is and a physical scuffle ensues. Maureen then causes an explosion just as Paddy and Mickey Maguire (Ciarán Griffiths) arrive, instantly killing Mandy and Maureen. Katie is seen attending Mandy's funeral in Paddy and Mimi's care.

In Series 7, Mimi decides to take Katie to Nottingham so that Lip can look after her and help her through the grief of losing Mandy at such a young age. Katie is not seen or mentioned again until the eleventh and final series, where Frank is seen pulling faces at a young girl on the bus. The girl then leaves the bus and straight into the arms of Lip, revealing that she was Katie. Katie, now 9 years old, is excited to see Frank, after being informed by Lip that he had been captured by the Taliban. She instantly gets on well with her aunt, Stella Gallagher (Nikita Brownlee), who is three years her junior. Due to lacking a mother figure in her life since Mandy's death, Katie dresses like a boy and always has her hair tied back, which confuses Mimi, who attempts to persuade Katie to wear dresses. Lip and Frank both tell Katie that she does not need to do anything that makes her feel uncomfortable, so she stops wearing dresses. Katie flees when Lip is beaten up in an alleyway, and shortly after this, Lip and Katie leave Chatsworth again to continue their lives as before.

Donny Maguire

• Played by: Warren Brown (Series 1–2); Steve Bell (Series 3); Clyve Bonelle (Series 3)

Donny Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Warren Brown (Series 1–2) Steve Bell (Series 3) Clyve Bonelle (Series 3)
Duration	2004–2006
First appearance	27 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 3 "We're Getting Married"
Last appearance	14 February 2006 Series 3 Episode 7 "Act Your Age"
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Gangster Drug dealer Father Paddy Maguire Mother Mimi Maguire Stepfather Billy Tutton (2011–) Brothers Shane Maguire Joey Maguire Micky Maguire Fergal Maguire Sisters Mandy Maguire Half-brothers Jamie Maguire Half-sisters Cilla Tutton Grandfathers Padraig Maguire Grandmothers Consumpta Maguire Uncles Noel Maguire Kenny Hepburn Aunts Mags Maguire Bobbi Hepburn Nephews Connor Maguire Nieces Katie Maguire First cousins Ruby Hepburn

Donny Maguire is the son of Paddy (Sean Gilder) and Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone). He is portrayed as being more thuggish than the rest of his brothers, quite often seen using violence against other people, including electrocution, attempted murder and hands on combat. He appeared in the show on a recurring basis throughout the first three series, whenever his family had problems to deal with on the Chatsworth Estate. He is first seen chasing Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) after being told that he has assaulted his sister Mandy (Samantha Siddall). Mandy later admits to lying, and Donny stops harassing Ian. He is next seen when he is ordered to collect Ian for his parents as he has "impregnated" Mandy. He attends their engagement party at The Jockey, where he gets into a fight with Lip Gallagher (Jody Latham), Kev Ball (Dean Lennox Kelly), Marty Fisher (Jack Deam) and other locals. In series 3, he assists Paddy in tracking down and torturing a deaf teenage boy suspected of robbing the shop, which led to Mandy getting hurt. He later kicks him off a multi-story car park when he uses a paint can to insult the Maguire boys. He is last seen hunting down Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor) after Mimi and his brother Shane (Nicky Evans) think Carl has grassed them up to the police. When his family moved to Chatsworth, Donny was not present and has not been seen since, with no explanation to his whereabouts. The character of Donny seems to have been completely forgotten, along with his brother Joey (Will Willoughby), as his mother Mimi often forgets to mention his name when talking about her kids.

Joey Maguire

• Played by: Will Willoughby (Series 2)

Joey Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Will Willoughby
Duration	2005
Appears in	8 February 2005 Series 2 Episode 6 "Welcome to the Family"
Classification	Former; guest
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Gangster Drug dealer Father Paddy Maguire Mother Mimi Maguire Stepfather Billy Tutton (2011–) Brothers Donny Maguire Fergal Maguire Shane Maguire Micky Maguire Sisters Mandy Maguire Half-brothers Jamie Maguire Half-sisters Cilla Tutton Grandfathers Padraig Maguire Grandmothers Consumpta Maguire Uncles Noel Maguire Kenny Hepburn Aunts Mags Maguire Bobbi Hepburn Nephews Connor Maguire Nieces Katie Maguire First cousins Ruby Hepburn

Joey Maguire is the son of Paddy (Sean Gilder) and Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone). He appears in only one episode in Series 2, with a minor role. Like his brother Donny (Clyve Bonelle), he is the most short-lived Maguire boy and is also portrayed as nothing more than a thug to retain his family's feared status on the Chatsworth Estate. In his only appearance on the show, he bundles Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) into a car and attends Ian and his sister Mandy's (Samantha Siddall) engagement party, where he is involved in a pub brawl. He is seen briefly at his older brother Jamie Maguire (Aaron McCusker) and Karen Jackson's (Rebecca Atkinson) wedding at the end of series four, singing along with his brothers Shane (Nicky Evans) and Micky (Ciarán Griffiths). He has not been seen or mentioned since.

Karen Maguire

• Played by: Rebecca Atkinson (Series 1–11)

Karen Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Rebecca Atkinson
Duration	2004–2013
First appearance	13 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 1 "Meet the Gallaghers"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Barmaid Pub landlady Father Eddie Jackson Mother Sheila Jackson Stepfather Frank Gallagher (2006–2007) Half-brothers Nigel Gallagher Half-sisters Delia Gallagher Husband Jamie Maguire (2007–) Sons Connor Maguire

Karen Maguire (also Jackson) is the daughter of Sheila Jackson (Maggie O'Neill) and her second husband, Eddie Jackson (Steve Pemberton). Nigel and Delia are her half-brother and sister. She becomes estranged from both parents throughout the series. She is Lip Gallagher's (Jody Latham) love interest in series 1, soon his father Frank Gallagher moves in with her & her mother, and at first she’s appalled by him and the idea of living with him, to the point she seduces him into sleeping with her, in the hopes Sheila catches him and kicks him out under the assumption that Frank sexually assaulted her underage daughter, however after the fallout between Frank & Lip, and seeing Sheila show genuine concern for Frank can’t bring herself to tell her mother the truth, She then leaves to stay with her grandmother. In series 2 she returns to Chatsworth, drops out of school to work at the Jockey where she lies about her sexuality to guarantee herself a position and moves out entirely from Sheila's house to live at The Jockey. She is the only other character aside from Frank to appear in every series. Karen appeared in 129 episodes in total.

Karen becomes considerably more mature in series 4, at the end of which she marries the recently freed Jamie Maguire (Aaron McCusker), with whom she co-runs the pub. Series 5 sees her becoming increasingly, albeit grudgingly, more integrated with the Maguire family and their somewhat violent way of life. Karen suffers a miscarriage early in season 6 and very soon after, her changing behavior and the loss of their child starts creating a large rift in their marriage. As she and Jamie argue over shared ownership of The Jockey and other problems, Karen finds herself drawn to her sister-in-law, Mandy's (Samantha Siddall), abusive boyfriend Joe Pritchard (Ben Batt), and has sex with him shortly after Jamie moves out. Joe becomes increasingly controlling, threatening to reveal their affair, and makes a failed attempt to buy out Jamie's portion of The Jockey. During this, the Maguires find out Joe has been physically abusing Mandy, and Jamie is almost sent back to prison after brutally beating him. When Jamie moves back in with Karen, she is able to end her affair with Joe by threatening him that if she claims to the Maguires that he's once again been beating Mandy, they will murder him. The last episode of series 6 reveals Karen to be once again pregnant; however she is unsure whether the father is Jamie or Joe, who laughs and tells her "You belong to me now."

In the first episode of series 7, Karen is two weeks overdue in her pregnancy, and can't wait to have the birth over and done with. When Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone) tells her that sex several times a day could make her waters break quicker, Karen tells that "they've" been "at it" all the time, and flashbacks show that she's been having sex with both Jamie and Joe, implying that her brief affair with Joe from series 6 has continued, despite Karen's often cold attitude towards him. In the same episode, Karen goes into labour after having a brief confrontation with Joe in the empty bar of The Jockey (Everybody else were celebrating at Frank's birthday party). After taunting her, Joe decided to help a scared Karen deliver what could be his son, who would be christened Connor Joseph Maguire. Despite playing happy families with "proud dad" Jamie, Joe tells that she's kidding herself into thinking that she wants Jamie, when she really only wants Joe, branding Jamie "boring". Karen would then engage in risky sex in the Maguires' living room with Joe, nearly being caught out by Paddy Maguire (Sean Gilder). Afterwards, Joe would declare that he loves her and they should be a family. Along with Karen's out of control behavior with Joe, she starts to act strange and starts losing Connor on a regular basis. For example, she hides her baby in a dresser drawer. On the third episode of the 7th series Karen starts to act in a strange manner by becoming obsessed with exercising and thinking that she can start her own fitness business, bouncing on a trampoline outside, going out late at night to buy groceries and putting baby Connor in a wardrobe. Karen's erratic behaviour deteriorates further as she starts ripping wall paper off the walls and playing music at high volume, even attempting suicide by falling from a window at one point. She is saved from her suicide attempt by a quick-thinking Paddy, who shows his sensitive side when he expresses deep care and sympathy for her. Finally, Karen has to be restrained by medics and is placed in a psychiatric unit. Karen is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. When she returns home, she struggles to repair her marriage to Jamie, who is unable to have sex with her because the image of Karen during her breakdown is deeply ingrained in his mind. Jamie, unknown to Karen, begins having sex with other women for money, and to get away from her. Jamie does not derive any pleasure from having sex with other women and is motivated by the financial gain. Eventually he stops prostituting himself when Paddy discovers what Jamie has been up to and tries to be happy with Karen.

As much as Karen is repulsed by the sordid nature of her affair with Joe, she is also drawn to it, and is disappointed when Joe briefly stops seeing her. When he begins going to anger management meetings, Karen repeatedly tries to taunt him, throwing cereal around his shop and offering to resume their fling, but he refuses. Karen, pretending to be Joe's wife, drops into one of his meetings and listens to him as he talks about his attempts to control himself and how much he cares about her and their son.

The uneasy distance between Joe and Karen continues until Joe's father dies. Joe wants to start a new life with Karen and Connor and pushes Karen repeatedly to take Connor and leave Jamie. She also stops taking her medication, with her more erratic personality being closer to Joe than to Jamie. Joe eventually takes matters into his own hands, telling Jamie that he's sleeping with his wife, and he wants her and "their" son. Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what she wants, she leaves with Joe, warning him that Jamie will kill them. In retaliation, Jamie digs up Joe's dead father, and confronts them outside the store, telling Karen it is her last chance to come home with him, and leaving the body at the side of the building. She stays with Joe, but soon begins to question her choice as she starts taking her bipolar meds again. After some close scrapes, Joe and Karen manage to sneak Connor away from Jamie, and Joe announces they're leaving the Chatsworth estate, although Karen is becoming increasingly unsettled at both the idea of a future with Joe and the feeling that Joe's decided what will happen without giving her a choice. She confides her worries to Ian Gallagher, who sneaks into the trunk of the car right before they leave the estate, worried for Karen and Connor. As Karen's doubts rattle Joe, she is subjected to verbal and finally physical abuse. When Karen attempts to call Jamie, telling Joe this was all a mistake and she had to go home and fix things, Joe begins strangling her. Ian gets out of the trunk, and repeatedly hits Joe in the back of the head while in an act of self defense until he releases her and falls to the ground. Telling Karen to take Connor back and do whatever it takes to make it work with Jamie, he drags Joe's body to the trunk and then drives the car away.

In series 8 Karen returns to speak to Jamie, and they begin going to marital counseling, during which Karen admits that she made a mistake, and tells Jamie that Joe is dead, although not how he died. After several rough sessions in which he makes it clear that he finds it difficult to forgive her, Jamie tells her that he wants her and Connor back home, and that they will have to see if it can work out. At the beginning of her voiceover for episode four, he lets her out of the cab, and she walks through the Chatsworth estate, with jeers of "slag" and "slapper" being yelled by others, and egg thrown at her. She meets back up with Jamie at the Jockey, where he gives everyone 30 seconds for people to say whatever they like to her, before they accept that she's his wife and he won't allow it to continue. He then headbutts one man who passed the allotted time before walking out of the room, leaving Karen standing alone. Still feeling like an outcast and wanting badly to make her marriage work again, it's only after she runs into Frank at the hospital that she realises she's tired of being judged for her past mistakes.

Jamie used his power of attorney while Karen was ill to put The Jockey solely in his name, and at first he is very cold towards her after her return, ignoring her suggestions and making it clear that the pub was no longer hers, but his and run with Mimi, leaving Karen feeling very left out. She explains to him that she knows she has to earn his trust back, and just wants him to give her a chance. After Jamie is overwhelmed by the chaos of trying to organise Libby Croker's (Pauline McLynn) wedding party, he asks Karen to help them, finally acknowledging that he does need her, and does appreciate her. Later, he takes her back into their bed and things begin to return to normal for the couple.

Karen briefly tries to run a clown business before several male customers attempt to assault her, during which she shoots one in the thigh with one of the Maguire's stolen guns. In a later episode, we see her standing in front of The Jockey, scowling up at the "Jamie Maguire, proprietor" sign. After winning a card game from Jamie, she demands that he return the pub to her. The couple is then later seen standing in front of the pub looking at two signs, one of which says "under new management," and the other saying "Jamie and Karen Maguire, proprietors."

In series 9 Karen has returned to her former, stable self. She invites half the estate to stay with her when they're evicted, and also gets into a fight with Gloria Meak (Angeline Ball), which is quickly settled. Karen is unaware for some time that Jamie has begun an affair with Gloria, a fact that is hidden from her even when Jamie is trapped with others underground, although Gloria's brother Dominic (Stephen Lord) does find out at this time. Karen later realises Jamie is possibly having an affair, and asks for the help of Gloria and others to find out who it is, worried that perhaps it is her condition causing paranoia. At the end of the episode, she sees Jamie and Gloria together, and realises who he was having an affair with all along.

Several episodes later Karen and Connor's lives appear to be in danger, with Jamie receiving threatening phone calls and pictures of his family. Karen is attacked in the park while walking Connor. He attempts to go after enemies while trying to protect his wife and child, and later agrees to a ransom of 200,000 after Karen is kidnapped. After several car changes, he finds Karen as she walks out into the warehouse, revealing to him that she planned the whole thing, and that she knows about his affair. She explains that now she knows he does love her and she loves him, but that the secrets are going to stop. She's keeping the 200,000, and will now control the finances of his business, keeping Jamie in check. At the end of the episode, she tells him that if something happens to her, there is an unknown friend who knows everything about Jamie.

Kelly Maguire

• Played by: Sally Carman (Series 2–11)

Kelly Maguire
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Sally Carman
Duration	2005–2013
First appearance	1 March 2005 Series 2 Episode 7 "Sister, Sister"
Last appearance	19 March 2013 Series 11 Episode 4 "No-One's Perfect"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Prostitute Father Homer Ball Mother Lynette Ball Brothers Kev Ball Half-sisters Tonya Ball Husband Shane Maguire (2010–13) Aunts Pat Ball Anna Ball Nephews Enrico

Kelly Maguire (also Ball) is Kev Ball's (Dean Lennox Kelly) sister. A recovered heroin addict, she became a prostitute and inspired Lillian Tyler (Alice Barry) to open up a brothel, and struck up a relationship with Shane Maguire (Nicky Evans), which ended under intimidation from his father Paddy (Sean Gilder). She returned a couple of episodes later, telling Shane she "decided not to take his father's offer". This resulted in Shane confronting Paddy, who beat him up in The Jockey. At the end of series 5 Kelly announces she is pregnant with Shane's child, and is welcomed into the family with open arms by Paddy and Mimi (Tina Malone). In series 6 it is revealed by Kelly that she had had a phantom pregnancy, and was comforted by Mimi and Shane. Kelly appeared in 85 episodes overall.

During her early appearances on the show, Kelly had a hostile relationship with her sister-in-law Veronica Fisher (Maxine Peake), who was the one that eventually discovered her addiction to heroin, and helped Kelly get clean by locking her in the bathroom against her will, she would later return to Chatsworth looking for a room to rent and Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall) used it as opportunity to collect cash from her, and allows her to live with him and Sheila Jackson (Maggie O'Neill) but little do they know that's she's a prostitute and kick her out because of it.

In Series 4 she returns once again, at first trying to move in with Kev & V, only to discover the Maguires have moved in, and believing Mimi to be Kev’s new girlfriend nearly gets attacked only to be stopped by Carrie Rogers (Amanda Ryan), who eases the tension but physically assaults Kelly herself, later she tries to convince Frank once again to let her move in with him much to his disapproval, next she tries to convince Lip Gallagher (Jody Latham) to move into the middle apartment in which Mandy Maguire (Samantha Siddall) immediately blows off, next tries to convince Jamie Maguire (Aaron McCusker) to move in with him, in which his wife Karen Maguire (Rebecca Atkinson) refuses (do to using her old room as a whore house) so she moves in with Lillian and in season 5 suggests she opens up a brothel in which turns out to be successful, she becomes involved with Shane, until Paddy pays her off and she coldly breaks up with Shane, she returns near the end and tells Shane everything in which leads to a violent confrontation with his father, touched that he stood up for her admits her feelings to him, she later finds out about a pregnancy scare and while she's doing that finds Katie (Mandy's daughter) and brings her back thus earning the respect of the entire Maguire family.

In series 7, Kelly is chosen initially by Jamie and Karen to be the godmother of their newborn son, Connor Joseph Maguire. She and Shane have also actively dealt in personal side jobs in addition to the normal Maguire family business.

In the fourth episode of Series 7, Kelly has sex with Paddy in exchange for money, after Paddy found it hard to "pull" on a night out with his sons. Paddy wanted to hurt Shane since he felt Shane had not been there for him. Paddy and Kelly kept their encounter a secret, but during a mass wedding scam, Shane proposed to Kelly. Kelly turned him down several times, even ending their relationship, because she could not marry him while living a lie. Shane told her he would forgive her sleeping with anyone, at which point she and a guilty Paddy made eye contact. Shane was devastated to learn the truth, but forgave Kelly, and they married in a civil ceremony at the Jockey.

Shane was deeply upset when he learned he was sterile. Jamie, Paddy and Micky Maguire (Ciarán Griffiths) offered to be Kelly's sperm donors, but she refused, saying she'd already had Paddy in her once and wasn't going to do that ever again. As they would be unable to adopt a child, Liam Gallagher (Johnny Bennett) convinced them to try to be parents to Shane's niece Katie. This plan was dashed when Katie's father Lip decided to take a more active role in her life. Kelly and Shane decided to give up on their plans and just be honorary parental figures for Liam, whom she has grown quite fond of.

Kelly was revealed in the thirteenth episode of series 7 to have a fifteen-year-old half-sister named Tonya, whose care she was briefly responsible for. Kelly and Tonya were both fathered by a man named Homer. It was implied that he abused them both sexually. Tonya had a baby boy named Enrico, who was in foster-care. Micky, who pretended to be Shane during a visit from a social worker during his brother's absence, found out from Tonya that Enrico was actually born out of incest with her father, who raped her. She begged him not to tell Kelly. After finding out that Homer abused them both, Micky injected tranquilizer into Homer's bloodstream in The Jockey toilets, and dragged him with Shane's help to a slaughterhouse to dispose of him, doing his sister-in-law a tremendous favour in the process.

In Series 8 Kelly falls out of love with Shane and begins seeing Marty Fisher (Jack Deam), who later she becomes with pregnant with. Kelly and Shane break up and her and Marty start their lives together. In Series 9 Kelly loses the baby in an accident, leading to a breakdown of constant drinking and drug abuse. She eventually leaves, disowning her friends, but returns when she realises Marty truly loves her.

Billy Tutton

• Played by: Michael Taylor (Series 7, 8–11)

Billy Tutton
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Michael Taylor
Duration	2010, 2011–2013
First appearance	16 February 2010 Series 7 Episode 4 "Toyboy"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Mother Maureen Tutton Wife Mimi Maguire (2011–) Daughters Cilla Tutton Stepsons Jamie Maguire (2011–) Shane Maguire (2011–) Micky Maguire (2011–) Donny Maguire (2011–) Joey Maguire (2011–) Uncles Terry Aunts Sheila Harriet

Billy Tutton, first appeared in Episode 4 of Series 7, when he was on The Jockey football team, lying about his age he started a sexual relationship with Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone) who then went on to have his baby Cilla. He returned in series 8, when he snatched Cilla without Mimi noticing. He and Mimi married on the last episode of Series 8. Billy appeared in 40 episodes overall.

Billy is often portrayed as unreliable and childish; therefore mocked by most of the Chatsworth community. Numerous times he has tried to prove himself worthy to the Maguire sons and the local community by demonstrating that he can be mature and ruthless, but to no avail.

(Michael Taylor previously co-starred alongside fellow Shameless Alumni Kelli Hollis and Qasim Akhtar in the 2005 film Mischief Night. He also played as a different character called "Spider" in Series 4, Episode 5 of Shameless).

Ruby Hepburn

• Played by: Kari Corbett (Series 9–10)

Ruby Hepburn
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Kari Corbett
Duration	2012
First appearance	24 January 2012 Series 9 Episode 4 "Vendetta"
Last appearance	1 November 2012 Series 10 Episode 10 "One Year On"
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Father Kenny Hepburn Aunts Mimi Maguire Bobbi Hepburn First cousins Jamie Maguire Shane Maguire Micky Maguire Mandy Maguire Donny Maguire Joey Maguire Fergal Maguire Cilla Tutton Other relatives Katie Maguire

Ruby Hepburn is the niece of Mimi Tutton (Tina Malone). She appeared in 18 episodes in total. She arrives from Glasgow to live with her aunt and cousins, Shane (Nicky Evans) and Micky Maguire (Ciarán Griffiths), in Chatsworth and her looks immediately attract the attentions of many residents, including Shane. She quickly gets involved with the family's criminal activities which leads her to be trapped underground with Shane, Jamie (Aaron McCusker), Aidan Croker (Robbie Conway) and Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Later, Mimi starts to make hurtful comments about Ruby's father, which angers her so much she holds Mimi hostage in the bedroom. Ruby reveals that she has always hated Mimi for her treatment of her father and threatens to kill her. Mimi doesn't take the threat seriously so Ruby stabs her in the leg. Meanwhile, Shane, Billy Tutton (Michael Taylor) and Jamie try to enter the room, but Ruby has placed furniture in front of the door. As the men push through the door the furniture topples over and knocks Ruby out of the window, where she falls onto the patio and is instantly killed. Later, Shane and Jamie bury Ruby in a shallow grave in the woods.

The Gallagher family

Frank Gallagher

• Played by: David Threlfall (Series 1–11)

Frank Gallagher
Shameless character
Portrayed by	David Threlfall
Duration	2004–2013
First appearance	13 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 1 "Meet the Gallaghers"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Unemployed Father Neville Gallagher Mother Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher Wife Monica Gallager (divorced) Sheila Jackson (2006–2007) Sons Lip Gallagher Carl Gallagher Liam Gallagher Nigel Gallagher Ben Gallagher Daughters Monica's unnamed half-sister Fiona Gallagher Debbie Gallagher Delia Gallagher Stella Gallagher Adoptive sons Ian Gallagher Stepdaughters Karen Maguire (2006–2007) Granddaughters Katie Maguire Grandmothers Nin Gallagher Aunts Iris Gallagher

Vernon Francis "Frank" Gallagher (born 16 January 1960) is the main protagonist of Shameless. He appeared in 136 episodes.

Frank is characterised by inebriated monologues covering diverse literary, historical, and philosophical topics. These often circle back to his perception of decent, hard-working individuals, including himself, facing unwarranted discrimination. Frank frequently quotes Shakespeare, the Bible, references international current events, and uses poetry and soliloquy to express his feelings or views, as he does at the start of each episode. Thus, in spite of his drunken ramblings, sometimes he does come across as being well-educated owing to the issues he raises during his interactions with others. He also shows countless signs of schizophrenia throughout the series, and it is directly stated that he has schizophrenia in series 2.

Frank is an unemployed alcoholic, and the son of Neville (John Woodvine) and Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher (1935–1972). He was married to Monica (Annabelle Apsion), with whom he has six biological children: Fiona (Anne-Marie Duff), Lip (Jody Latham), Carl (Elliott Tittensor), Debbie (Rebecca Ryan), Liam (Johnny Bennett) and Stella (Nikita Brownlee), and is the de jure father of Ian (Gerard Kearns). He also has two children with Sheila Jackson (Maggie O'Neill)-Nigel and Delia- and is the father of Monica's half-sister, whom he fathered with Monica's mother at Monica's birthday party. He has two grandchildren: Lip's daughter, Katie Maguire, and an unnamed child of Fiona's. During one of Frank's drunken rants, it is implied that he got many girls pregnant in school. This is never elaborated upon and it is unclear precisely how many children Frank has actually fathered.

Frank was apparently convicted and sentenced to imprisonment several times in his youth. He claimed to have been incarcerated in Strangeways Prison. It has not been mentioned what exactly his string of past convictions was for.

Frank's alcoholism intensified after his first wife Monica left him for Norma Starkey (Dystin Johnson). He then left the younger children in the care of Fiona, and moved in with agoraphobic Sheila. Often known to make a fool out of himself and shirk all responsibility, Frank nonetheless shows signs of loving his children. He offers good advice, for example, saving Liam from being taken into care when a parent was needed. When he is rendered completely sober by a new drug, Frank appears reflective and even quite intelligent, wondering why Sheila would add to her problems by marrying a mess like him. We also better understand his disposition when Frank's father pays a visit and treats his son in a condescending and abrasive manner. Frank's father shows extreme sympathy towards Sheila and even takes care of the twins. It is also stated that his father did not always treat Frank kindly when Frank was growing up.

In the early series, Frank is portrayed as a drunken bully who even head-butts his son Ian on one occasion. Most of his children initially hate Frank for his drunken bullying ways. Lip and Ian are never scared to show their feelings towards him and physically attack him on a few occasions. However, his middle daughter, Debbie, shows sympathy throughout the series when her father is either in serious trouble or presumed dead, something which happens three times. As the series progresses, the family generally warms up to him, mostly because he isn’t bothering them hugely on a daily basis. However, Debbie finally grows sick of taking care of the family, cleaning up after Frank in particular, and leaves to join the army after series 6. In series 7, Frank and Liam come into serious conflict when Liam is forced by circumstances to take over Debbie’s former burden as the de facto head of the family. At one point, Frank head-butts Liam, and a furious Carl has to be restrained from beating Frank to a pulp. Frank finally softens towards Liam when Liam threatens to commit suicide.

In series 7, Frank falls for a librarian named Libby Croker (Pauline McLynn). Libby believes Frank is a man of the arts and he encourages her to rise up against her library closing, which leads to a violent protest and her imprisonment. When Libby is released from prison, she tries to find him, but her upscale appearance causes various characters to warn Frank that the DSS is after him. Finally, they meet again, and although Libby is initially put off by his poor character and a frosty reception from Liam, she and her disabled mother, Patty (Valerie Lilley), move into the Gallagher home. Frank and Patty soon set up a mutual loathing society, with Frank painting her bedroom a bright yellow just to keep her awake. However, he must also endure her endless put-downs. In Series 8 Frank is kept hostage in a psychiatric hospital by former wife Monica's girlfriend, part of Monica's plan to snatch her family back from Libby and prevent the pair from getting married. On Frank's escape, the pair stay unmarried and he will eventually lose Libby in Episode 13 after cheating on her with Letitia Powell's (Kira Martin) headmistress (Annie Wallace).

In series 8, Frank is ready to marry Libby and he goes missing on his stag night. Libby starts putting up posters because of his disappearance. Carl and Chesney Karib (Qasim Akhtar) find a video on the internet of Frank having sex in public. Libby walks in and sees the video. In the feature-length 100th episode Frank is accused of beating an old lady who is well known on the estate for her scratch-card winnings. Frank suffers a blackout and throughout the episode has flashbacks of that evening. Not knowing if he actually carried out the attack he hands himself into the police. Carl is convinced Frank is innocent. He digs into the events of that night and finds that a local gangster's brother had actually carried out the attack. Frank, along with Kev, devises a plan to work with the police and cuts a deal with the gangster that sees Frank set free.

From Series 9, Frank is the only original member of the Gallagher family left after Carl leaves to join the police. He takes care of a terrapin called Terry, that he stole from a petting zoo.

By Series 11, he and his daughter Stella who is now six years old, live at the Gallagher House along with Aidan who both are left to contend with Frank's outrageous behaviour. He is still neglectful of his sole child, who shows great maturity for her age, and is shown to be thoughtful and caring to him, still calling him "Dad". While out, Frank finds his son Lip (Jody Latham), and invites him along with his granddaughter, Katie (Bethany Thompson). He reaches an understanding with his son, who then treats him much better. After Frank has begun a three-way relationship with prostitutes Sherilee (Sarah Totty) and Derilee (Sue Vincent), Derilee's husband Baxter arrives at the Gallagher household and holds Frank, Stella and Derilee hostage at gunpoint. While negotiating with Baxter for their freedom, Monica returns to Chatsworth to take Stella's place in the hostage situation. However, Stella ends up running back inside, with Monica also being held captive. While Derilee and Baxter solve their differences, Frank and Monica have sex, resulting in Monica falling pregnant with twins. Frank was arrested and visited by her and tells her to have an abortion, however one of the twins survives, and she gives birth to Ben Gallagher in The Jockey. Frank shows a lack of interest in the child and leaves care to Stella. Meanwhile, Monica feigns bereavement over the baby she "miscarried". Frank's oldest daughter, Fiona McBride (Anne-Marie Duff), returns to Chatsworth with Carl and Lip. Frank learns he has a grandson from Fiona who attempts to make Frank and Monica see that their disastrous parenting is only going to damage Stella and Ben. Fiona decides to take Stella and Ben back to Amsterdam with her, leaving them in the care of her old friend, Kev Ball (Dean Lennox Kelly), however he loses them. Frank has an argument with Monica and decides to leave Chatsworth since he believes he is better off without his family. However, Stella follows Frank to the bus stop with Ben in her arms, as Frank rages at an upset Stella that she was a mistake and that she ruined his life, leading to her sadly walk away alone. A guilty Frank later finds Stella and Ben at a local park; he apologizes for his harsh behaviour and confirms that he does love her, much to her joy. He lets Stella play while he finally takes an active role in caring for Ben. Frank soon takes them back to the Gallagher household, walking into Fiona and Monica fighting over the upbringing of the two children. He refuses to let Fiona take his youngest children. Even though Lip and Carl try to convince Fiona otherwise, Fiona refuses to believe they will change and offers Frank money to leave as he intended. However, he refuses to take it. She sees that he couldn't live without his family and is pleased to see this side of him. In the end, Fiona sees Stella and Ben will be fine in Frank and Monica's care, and they remain in Chatsworth. Frank also makes amends with his oldest children who have new respect for him.

The final scene is a reference to the start of every episode, a monologue by Frank ending with him yelling 'scatter' to the backdrop of a burning car.

Monica Gallagher

• Played by: Annabelle Apsion (Series 1, 3–6, 8, 11)

Monica Gallagher
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Annabelle Apsion
Duration	2004, 2006, 2007–2009, 2011, 2013
First appearance	17 February 2004 Series 1 Episode 6 "Monica Comes Home (Part 1 of 2)"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Housewife Mother Joan Dallimore Husband Frank Gallagher (divorced) Sons Lip Gallagher Ian Gallagher Carl Gallagher Liam Gallagher Ben Gallagher Bill Gallagher Daughters Fiona Gallagher Debbie Gallagher Stella Gallagher Granddaughters Katie Maguire Aunts Barbara Dallimore

Monica Gallagher (born 24 April 1963) is Frank Gallagher's (David Threlfall) estranged wife, and the mother of Fiona (Anne-Marie Duff), Lip (Jody Latham), Ian (Gerard Kearns), Carl (Elliott Tittensor), Debbie (Rebecca Ryan), Liam (Johnny Bennett) and Stella (Nikita Brownlee). She is bisexual and left Frank for a lorry driver named Norma Starkey (Dystin Johnson). She came home at the end of series 1 but left by the start of series 2. She then returned for good at the beginning of series 4 and resumed co-habitating with Frank. Although her intentions for this were unknown at first, a visit from her mother in series 5 explained her backstory and a possible reason why she returned to be with her children. Monica announced at the beginning of series 5 that she was pregnant again, giving birth to Stella at the end of the series. She has two known grandchildren, an unnamed child from Fiona when she left in Series 2, and Lip's daughter, Katie Maguire. Monica appeared in 41 episodes overall.

When she returned home in series 1 and series 3, her children, apart from Carl, treated her with nothing but suspicion and hostility for leaving them with Frank. Fiona (in series 1) and Debbie (in series 4–6) were especially hostile since they were the ones who were forced to take on the household duties. Even when Monica returned for an extended stay, Debbie was still responsible for looking after Liam, and to an extent, her older brothers. Although Monica wanted to be a good mother, and was shown doing some household chores, laziness and selfishness prevented her from being any real help.

In series 6, feeling unloved by her children and Frank, Monica left once again. However, Monica returned in series 8, after the family receives news that her daughter, Debbie, has been killed. She acted the same way with Frank's new partner, Libby Croker (Pauline McLynn), as she earlier did with Sheila. It soon became apparent that the death was a hoax set up by Monica and her civil partner, a psychiatric nurse called Mildred, who dresses up as an army officer and tells Libby that Debbie was killed in Afghanistan. Monica was determined to claim back her family, even going as far as to demand custody of her youngest children and, when Frank and Libby were reunited, Monica admitted that the reason she returned was truly for Frank as he was the one and she would "always come back". However, Frank knew that she would leave again, the same as she did before to him and to Norma and wouldn't let her ruin another of his relationships, so he chooses to stay with Libby. It was then revealed that Liam (who started warming up to her before leaving in series 6) had decided to live with Monica permanently so he could help her to see love inside herself. She returns in the show's penultimate episode when she sees on the news Frank and Stella are held hostage and tries to negotiate a deal where she would take Stella's place, but ends up locked with her daughter and ex-husband. Soon, Monica and Frank admit to still having feelings for each other and they have sex. In the final episode, she gives birth to her eighth child, Ben, but feels guilty about aborting his twin brother and, drowning in her own guilt, neglects Ben. Upon her return, Fiona is disgusted to know that Monica is still the same person that abandoned her, though this time she’s remorseful for letting her children down constantly. Monica eventually shows concern and stands up to Frank when she realises Fiona is taking Stella and Ben with her.

Sheila Jackson

• Played by: Maggie O'Neill (Series 1–4)

Sheila Jackson
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Maggie O'Neill
Duration	2004–2007
First appearance	13 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 1 "Meet the Gallaghers"
Last appearance	16 January 2007 Series 4 Episode 3 "You Decide"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Housewife Husband Sheldon (deceased) Eddie Jackson (divorced) Frank Gallagher (2006–2007) Sons Nigel Gallagher Daughters Karen Maguire Delia Gallagher Stepsons Lip Gallagher Carl Gallagher Liam Gallagher Stepdaughters Fiona Gallagher Debbie Gallagher Grandsons Connor Maguire

Nigel Gallagher
Shameless character
In-universe information Father Frank Gallagher Mother Sheila Jackson Stepmother Monica Gallagher Sisters Delia Gallagher Half-brothers Lip Gallagher Carl Gallagher Liam Gallagher Ben Gallagher Half-sisters Fiona Gallagher Karen Maguire Debbie Gallagher Stella Gallagher Grandfathers Neville Gallagher Nephews Connor Maguire Nieces Katie Maguire

Delia Gallagher
Shameless character
In-universe information Father Frank Gallagher Mother Sheila Jackson Stepmother Monica Gallagher Brothers Nigel Gallagher Half-brothers Lip Gallagher Carl Gallagher Liam Gallagher Ben Gallagher Half-sisters Fiona Gallagher Karen Maguire Debbie Gallagher Stella Gallagher Grandfathers Neville Gallagher Nephews Connor Maguire Nieces Katie Maguire

Sheila Jackson (also Gallagher; born 1962) is the third married second wife of Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). She is the mother of Karen Maguire (Rebecca Atkinson), who she had with second husband, Eddie Jackson (Steve Pemberton) and twins Nigel and Delia Gallagher, who she had with Frank in 2005. Sheila appeared in 27 episodes in total.

Sheila was first married to Sheldon. Sheila murdered Sheldon and buried him in her back garden after years of domestic abuse. Her second husband and father of Karen, Eddie, left her in series 1 after he caught his daughter performing oral sex on Ian (Gerard Kearns) and Lip Gallagher (Jody Latham) under the dining room table.

Sheila suffers from agoraphobia and is a fan of daytime television, especially Countdown, finding it unbelievable that someone doesn't know who Carol Vorderman or Richard Whiteley are. She has a fixation with performing anal sexual acts upon Frank. She named her twins after two famous chefs, Delia Smith and Nigel Slater (although it is possible that the latter was named

The Ball/Fisher family

Kev Ball

• Played by: Dean Lennox Kelly (Series 1–4, 8, 11)

Kev Ball
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Dean Lennox Kelly
Duration	2004–2007, 2011, 2013
First appearance	13 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 1 "Meet the Gallaghers"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Barman Construction site worker Father Homer Ball Mother Lynette Ball Sisters Kelly Maguire Half-sisters Tonya Ball Wife Roxy Benson (1994–2006) Veronica Fisher (2008–) Uncles Pete Ball Aunts Pat Ball Anna Ball Nephews Enrico

Kelvin Alan "Kev" Ball (born 24 January 1974) worked in the local public house, The Jockey, and was the next-door neighbour of the Gallagher family. He is also the brother of Kelly Maguire (Sally Carman). He appeared in 29 episodes in total.

Kev's marriage to Veronica Fisher (Maxine Peake) is legally invalid because he never got a divorce from his first wife, Roxy (Jill Halfpenny), who Kev left because of domestic violence. He told Veronica the situation prior to their wedding. However, having discovered that Veronica's late father had left £5,000 to pay for his daughter's wedding, Veronica and Kev decided to go through with a sham wedding in order to get the wedding money. Their plan was to use the money to buy their council house. Following the sham ceremony, the reception venue was set alight by Veronica's pyromaniac brother Marty (Jack Deam). Kev and Veronica had to use the £5,000 to compensate the owners of the venue for the fire damage caused by Marty.

Kev is illiterate. And despite having lessons on and off over the years, he has had limited success, until Veronica agreed to help him out once she learned that the instructor of his adult literacy class was sexually harassing him.

Kev also took boxing lessons from his late father during childhood; a skill he attempts to pass onto his foster child, Eric, in the second series. He is also referred to several times in the same episode as "Kelvin Ball".

Kev and Veronica appeared briefly in the first episode of the fourth series. They were shown being brought into a Romanian courthouse. They had been arrested after attempting to buy an orphan.

He returned in Series 8 for the 100th episode as a guest character. He and Veronica are still together and seem to have been released by the Romanian authorities at some unspecified date. Both Kev and Veronica now reside in Nottingham, where Kev works in construction. Returning to Chatsworth temporarily, he helps Kelly, Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor) and the Maguires to prove Frank Gallagher's (David Threlfall) innocence in a violent attack on an elderly lady. After this, he returns to Nottingham, Kev returns in the final episode of Shameless helping Fiona take care of Stella and the newborn baby, while she gets Steve to agree take them off Frank & Monica’s hands, he loses them and tells Frank about it which Frank happily kisses him.

Veronica Ball

• Played by: Maxine Peake (Series 1–4)

Veronica Ball
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Maxine Peake
Duration	2004–2007
First appearance	13 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 1 "Meet the Gallaghers"
Last appearance	9 January 2007 Series 4 Episode 1 "New Beginnings"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Father Malcolm Fisher Mother Carol Fisher Brothers Marty Fisher Mitch Fisher Phil Fisher Leo Fisher Barry Fisher Husband Kev Ball (2008–)

Veronica Carol "Vee" Ball (née Fisher; born 19 June 1974) is Carol Fisher's (Marjorie Yates) daughter and Marty Fisher's (Jack Deam) older sister. She has four other brothers called Mitch, Phil, Leo and Barry. She is also Fiona Gallagher's (Anne-Marie Duff) best friend. Veronica lived next door to the Gallaghers with her husband Kev Ball (Dean Lennox Kelly), although their marriage is not legal due to Kev still being married to his first wife, Roxy (Jill Halfpenny). Veronica appeared in 27 episodes overall.

She stated that she and Kev thought they were rough, until the Gallaghers moved in next door, which made the two feel like Charles and Camilla. Veronica was on very friendly terms with Fiona's younger sister, Debbie Gallagher (Rebecca Ryan), and often defended her in certain situations.

Veronica has a rather bitter relationship with most of her family, especially her mother Carol, who often behaves with a dismissive and ungrateful attitude toward her daughter.

Days before Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall) and Sheila Jackson's (Maggie O'Neill) wedding in the third series, Veronica learned that Sheila's first husband, Sheldon, was buried in the back garden with his gold jewellery. After learning that her and Kev's IVF had failed, she conspired with Frank to dig up the body to recover the valuables, only to discover that Sheldon had been stabbed. After the gold medallions were taken, Veronica was sorely disappointed to find out they were cheap fakes. Veronica discovers from Sheila that Sheldon used to beat and torment her by burning her with his medallions, until she snapped and stabbed him. Veronica and Kev then convinced Frank not to allow Sheila to turn herself in to the police.

Later in the show on the start of a season Kev and Veronica were seen on TV when apprehended by Romanian authorities for attempting to buy a child from an orphanage. This came sudden and was unknown where they were until the TV report. They were jailed for up to 6 years.

Veronica and Kev both now live in Nottingham having been released from a Romanian prison by the authorities. While Veronica is never seen in person on the show again, Kev returned to the show for an episode on 27 September 2011.

Carol Fisher

• Played by: Marjorie Yates (Series 1, 2–4)

Carol Fisher
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Marjorie Yates
Duration	2004–2007
First appearance	27 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 3 "We're Getting Married"
Last appearance	27 February 2007 Series 4 Episode 8 "Revelations"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Barmaid Husband Malcolm Sons Marty Fisher Mitch Fisher Phil Fisher Leo Fisher Barry Fisher Daughters Veronica Ball

Carol Fisher (1945–2011) is the mother of Veronica Ball (Maxine Peake) and Marty Fisher (Jack Deam). She was a guest character in the first series of Shameless, later becoming a main character in the second series. She is a pathological kleptomaniac and a bossy and demanding woman, fond of having affairs with much younger men. Carol is also best friends with nosy neighbour Lillian Tyler (Alice Barry). In series 3, she found out that Lillian had an affair with her husband Malcolm in the 1970s, resulting in a catfight in The Jockey. Overall, Carol appeared in 28 episodes.

Carol is very promiscuous for her age. In series 3, she embarked on a relationship with a man named Norman. She later found out that he was a nudist. Their relationship ended when he urinated on her during sex. Carol is also quite religious, although she somehow is able to balance it with her promiscuous nature.

Carol moved in with her daughter Veronica and her husband Kev (Dean Lennox Kelly) after Marty burned her house down when he left prison and found her with another man. She then moved in with the Gallaghers after Veronica kicked her and Marty out in order to foster a child. Carol then moved in to The Jockey. Absent from series 5, Karen Maguire (Rebecca Atkinson) revealed in the first episode of the series that Carol had "fucked off to Magaluf with 2 months takings," from The Jockey, before flashing to a picture on the wall of Carol which read 'Employee of the month.' It is revealed in Series 8 by her son Marty that Carol has died.

Marty Fisher

• Played by: Jack Deam (Series 1, 2–4, 8–11)

Marty Fisher
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Jack Deam
Duration	2004–2007, 2011–2013
First appearance	13 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 3 "We're Getting Married"
Last appearance	19 March 2013 Series 11 Episode 4 "No-One's Perfect"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Father Malcolm Fisher Mother Carol Fisher Brothers Mitch Fisher Phil Fisher Leo Fisher Barry Fisher Sisters Veronica Ball Wife Sue Garland (2008–2011)

Martin Andrew "Marty" Fisher (born 1978) is the son of Carol Fisher (Marjorie Yates), and brother of Veronica Ball (Maxine Peake). Marty has coprolalic Tourette's syndrome and is a pyromaniac. He was a guest character in the first series of Shameless, became a main character in the second series, and left along with Veronica and Kev Ball (Dean Lennox Kelly) in the first episode of the fourth series. Marty was originally something of a burden to the other characters, setting things alight when he got angry, particularly whenever he found Carol with much younger men. At one point he burns Carol's house down when he finds her having sex in the shower with his best friend, as well as burning down the toilets of The Jockey when Veronica attempts to have him sent back to prison after he escaped to attend her wedding; incidents like this have landed him in prison several times. His Tourette's syndrome often creates uncomfortable situations for him, causing him to reveal otherwise secret information or offend those who are not used to him by insulting/swearing. However, later in the series Debbie Gallagher (Rebecca Ryan) teaches Marty to use other words such as buttermilk and spongecake instead of swearing, and his pyromania seems to calm down when he starts a relationship with Sue Garland (Gillian Kearney). The two live relatively happily in the Gallagher household for a time, until Marty accompanies Kev and Veronica in a scheme to buy a Romanian baby from an orphanage. Marty escapes back to the Chatsworth with the stolen orphan and suggests to Sue that they raise it as their own. Initially Sue is reluctant but later saves the baby from being sent back by the police. Sue reveals that she is pregnant with Marty's child and the two leave the estate.

He returns in Series 8, Episode 17. Marty reveals that he and Sue lived happily for years in Spain with their kids, only for Sue to cheat on him with a rich local and kick him out of the house. Not knowing where else to go, Marty flees back to the Chatsworth and begins squatting in a flat once occupied by heroin addicts, and on the run from the CSA for not paying child maintenance. Presumably, he found his mother Carol (who left to go to Maguluf), as he returns with her urn. Shortly after returning Marty causes tension between Shane (Nicky Evans) and Kelly Maguire (Sally Carman) by telling Kelly that he loves her.

In series 9, he and Kelly hit a rough patch when she loses the baby, she leaves him, but returns on discovering he truly loves her. He also attempts to tamper with the estates electricity, resulting in a total blackout.

In the tenth series, after discovering that his children are still alive, Marty left Chatsworth to find them.

He returned for the eleventh series shortly before leaving with Kelly for good. Marty appeared in 44 episodes overall.

Sue Garland

• Played by: Gillian Kearney (Series 2–4)

Sue Garland
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Gillian Kearney
Duration	2005–2007
First appearance	22 February 2005 Series 2 Episode 8 "Against The Odds"
Last appearance	9 January 2007 Series 4 Episode 1 "New Beginnings"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Husband Craig Garland (1997–2005) Marty Fisher (2008–2011)

Sue Garland was the wife of Marty Fisher (Jack Deam).

The Croker family

Libby Croker

• Played by: Pauline McLynn (Series 7–8)

Libby Croker
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Pauline McLynn
Duration	2010–2011
First appearance	26 January 2010 Series 7 Episode 1 "Perfectly Frank"
Last appearance	8 March 2011 Series 8 Episode 13 "Beginnings and Ends"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Librarian (2010–11) Postwoman (2011) Mother Patty Croker First cousins Sinead Croker Other relatives Aidan Croker

Elizabeth "Libby" Croker (born 1967) is Frank Gallagher's (David Threlfall) third major love interest. She is a librarian who lives with her disabled mother, Patty Croker (Valerie Lilley), for whom she is sole carer, giving up her own independent existence. Libby is narcoleptic. In the most recent episode, she has moved in with Frank, after being released from prison for inciting a riot. Her mother has also moved in with the Gallaghers, living in their front room, and has been set up as a counterpoint to Frank, both of whom consider the other as "fakers" regarding their illnesses. Libby's moving into the Gallagher home has not been welcomed by Frank's sons. Liam Gallagher (Johnny Bennett) in particular has demonstrated a rather cold attitude toward Libby, perhaps because he fears that the relationship is doomed to failure anyway, and doesn't want to get too friendly with Libby. However, Libby has gradually been accepted by most of the family. In episode 13 of Series 8 Libby was found to be exchanging love letters with a colleague. The colleague was later found out to be a figment of her imagination borne out of a desperate need for affection.

After she and Frank split, Libby left Chatsworth whilst her mother and godson Aidan (Robbie Conway) chose to stay with the Gallaghers. She appeared in 24 episodes overall.

Patty Croker

• Played by: Valerie Lilley (Series 7–10)

Patty Croker
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Valerie Lilley
Duration	2010–2012
First appearance	26 January 2010 Series 7 Episode 1 "Perfectly Frank"
Last appearance	1 November 2012 Series 10 Episode 10 "One Year On"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Retired Husband Trevor (widowed) Daughters Libby Croker Nieces Sinead Croker Other relatives Aidan Croker

Patricia Finola "Patty" Croker (1942–2012) is the elderly mother to Libby Croker (Pauline McLynn), and Frank Gallagher's (David Threlfall) main adversary in series 7. Patty, who is a wheelchair user, is fiercely protective of her narcoleptic daughter, and in series 8, she is not fond of her new neighbours, the Powells. Patty has been shown to not like people in general, constantly shouting at her daughter and telling her she is much better off without Frank, and even tries to report her new neighbours, Jackson (Emmanuel Ighodaro) and Avril Powell (Karen Bryson), into the police for having sex too loud, but gets her comeuppance when they spike her wine with drugs.

In series 10, Patty is diagnosed with terminal cancer but wishes to see Ireland once more, reluctantly Frank is given the job to take her, once having seen Ireland one last time Patty commits suicide whilst Frank gets drunk in a local pub. Patty appeared in 49 episodes in total.

Aidan Croker

• Played by: Robbie Conway (Series 8–11)

Aidan Croker
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Robbie Conway
Duration	2011–2013
First appearance	12 January 2011 Series 8 Episode 4 "Back Home"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Student Mother Sinead Croker Other relatives Patty Croker Libby Croker

Aidan Croker (born 8 December 1995) arrives to the Chatsworth estate in the eighth series, and fills the void left by Liam Gallagher (Johnny Bennett). He is introduced to the series when he has been sent to live with his aunt, Patty Croker (Valerie Lilley) and godmother Libby Croker (Pauline McLynn). During his first episode, he was already shown to be a trouble-maker; beating up neighbour Jackson Powell (Emmanuel Ighodaro), and buying internet porn with Libby's credit card.

It is revealed that Aidan's father was a "Gypsy" who abandoned the family when Aidan was only a baby. Therefore, Aidan spent his childhood with his mother, Sinead, who eventually had a breakdown before turning to drugs and prostitution, after she gets out of prison she blames all her shortcomings on Aidan, and after seeing how pathetic she really is, Patty allows Aidan to continue living in the Gallagher home.

He soon strikes up a close friendship with Letitia Powell (Kira Martin) which is shown throughout the series. Aidan is also seen involved in schemes with the Maguire family and Marty Fisher (Jack Deam) in Series 9, as well as being a big brother figure to Frank's youngest daughter Stella Gallagher (Nikita Brownlee), showing to really care about her such as when she was locked in with a man with a gun he shows regret by not walking her home from school. Overall, Aidan appeared in 47 episodes.

The Karib family

Kash Karib

• Played by: Chris Bisson (Series 1–4, 6)

Kash Karib
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Chris Bisson
Duration	2004–2007, 2009
First appearance	13 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 1 "Meet the Gallaghers"
Last appearance	21 April 2009 Series 6 Episode 14 "Haunted by the Past"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Shopkeeper Mother Umi Karib Sisters Shazza Karib Wife Yvonne Karib (1989–2009) Sons Chesney Karib Daughters Meena Karib Aunts Usma Karib Nieces Sita Desai

Kash Karib (1966–2009) was the husband of Yvonne Karib (Kelli Hollis), with whom he has two children, Chesney (Qasim Akhtar) and Meena (Sarah Byrne). Early in the series, it is revealed that Kash is homosexual. This is disclosed when he has an affair with his under age employee Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns). He also states at one point that he cannot stand the feel of a woman's touch. Yvonne eventually discovers the relationship between her husband and Ian.

Kash became a city councillor in Series 3. After falling into financial difficulties, he fakes his own suicide and leaves town during Series 4. Yvonne has knowledge of the pretend suicide. Kash's actions leave Yvonne homeless and in huge debt. Kash returns in series 6, but nobody is pleased to see him. Much to Yvonne's frustration and dismay, Kash demands that Yvonne give him money. Yvonne problems are soon resolved when she and Stan Waterman (Warren Donnelly) plot to kill Kash. Chesney knocks his father unconscious with a baseball bat and leaves him to die when a fire erupts at the shop. Kash appeared in 19 episodes overall.

Yvonne Karib

• Played by: Kelli Hollis (Series 1–7, 11)

Yvonne Karib
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Kelli Hollis
Duration	2004–2010, 2013
First appearance	13 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 1 "Meet the Gallaghers"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Businesswoman (2004–2010) Husband Kash Karib (1989–2009) Sons Chesney Karib Daughters Meena Karib

Yvonne Toni-Marie Karib (born 1 April 1965) was married to Kash Karib (Chris Bisson), with whom she has two children, Chesney (Qasim Akhtar) and Meena (Sarah Byrne). She owns and runs the local shop featured in the series, and previously employed Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns), her husband's gay lover. At first she was angry to discover Kash was gay, but later accepted it to keep her marriage together for her children's sake. She is a hard-nosed businesswoman who is not averse to breaking the law to make a bit of extra profit.

Yvonne converted to Islam to marry Kash, and is far more devout than her now estranged husband. Although white, she always wears Asian dress and was originally never seen without a hijab, although she no longer wears one.

It is implied that Yvonne came from a racist family, due to her refusal to go home to them after being made homeless in the last episode of series 4. During this episode, Yvonne moved into the house between the Gallaghers and the Maguires after arranging to rent it from Fiona Gallagher (Anne-Marie Duff) and Steve McBride (James McAvoy). Series 5 sees her begin a relationship with police officer Stan Waterman (Warren Donnelly).

In Series 7, Yvonne has borrowed money off Paddy Maguire (Sean Gilder) due to massive debt and that the "banks wouldn't touch her". After Stan is assaulted, she accepts Joe Pritchard's (Ben Batt) offer to buy her out. She and Stan have now left Windsor Gardens.

In Series 11, Yvonne returns to Chatsworth to run the shop, which is now owned by Chesney, whilst his girlfriend, Mary-Mae St. Rose (Adelle Leonce), is expecting a baby. In total, Yvonne appeared in 51 episodes.

Chesney Karib

• Played by: Qasim Akhtar (Series 4–11)

Chesney Karib
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Qasim Akhtar
Duration	2007–2013
First appearance	27 February 2007 Series 4 Episode 8 "Revelations"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Businessman Father Kash Karib Mother Yvonne Karib Sisters Meena Karib Grandmothers Umi Karib Aunts Shazza Karib First cousins Sita Desai Other relatives Usma Karib

Chesney Karib (born 1992), played by (Qasim Akhtar), is Yvonne (Kelli Hollis) and Kash Karib's (Chris Bisson) son and younger child. He was briefly the Young Mayor of Chatsworth and love interest of Debbie Gallagher (Rebecca Ryan), until he admits to using her and not having the slightest interest in her or her intentions in trying to make the town a better place. However, Chesney was using the campaign funds to help an elderly Pakistani woman to take her British Citizenship Test, thus earning Debbie's respect (despite thinking his reasoning for doing so was silly but still admires that he helped someone and didn't ask for anything in return). Chesney is a smart but moody teenager who quietly resents his mother's bossy and abrupt demeanour.

In Series 6, Chesney finds out that his mother had faked his father's death. Kash then attends the shop in order to speak with his son. In a moment of rage, Chesney knocks his father out cold, and seemed to be prepared to bludgeon him with a baseball bat when the fireworks that were stacked up in the shop's stockroom were ignited, due to the spreading flames of Chesney's insufficiently stamped out cigarette. Chesney flees the store, leaving his unconscious father to die for real from smoke inhalation. Having discovered his parents duplicity, Chesney began to openly defy Yvonne by liberally taking money from the till and drinking in the house.

In Series 7, Chesney helps his mother and Stan Waterman (Warren Donnelly) cheat Paddy Maguire (Sean Gilder) out of the money they owed him. He continues to work at the Kash and Carry after Joe Pritchard purchases the shop from Yvonne. Things begin to go badly for Chesney a party thrown at his house takes an abrupt turn when a drunk girl is taken advantage of, and the boy that transpired the events gets battered to death by the girl's older brother. The act was filmed and spread via photographs over a mobile phone. Chesney and Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor) were witnesses to the assault. Their consciences soon got the better of them, which led them to grafittying the name of the killer close to the scene of the crime.

The murderer, Jimmy, in turn prevented them from going forward to the police by threatening to kill Liam Gallagher (Johnny Bennett), and tells them to leave Chatsworth. After spending some time at a Welsh farm with a woman called Hazel, who has her own murky past which Chesney helped her resolve, both he and Carl decided to return to Chatsworth to clear their names. When entering a football competition for gays, Chesney argues with Ian over his homosexual relationship with Kash long ago. Towards the end of the penultimate episode, Chesney has a dream including fellows homosexuals Micky Maguire (Ciarán Griffiths) and Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns), and it is assumed that he may actually have homosexual feelings himself. These feelings progress in the eighth series when along with Micky, he starts up a gay sex line and begins to enjoy it far too much. Chesney appeared in 85 episodes overall.

Meena Karib

• Played by: Sarah Byrne (Series 5–6)

Meena Karib
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Sarah Patel (Series 4) Sarah Byrne (Series 5–6)
Duration	2007–2009
First appearance	27 February 2007 Series 4 Episode 8 "Revelations"
Last appearance	12 May 2009 Series 6 Episode 16 "It's Over"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Model Shop assistant Father Kash Karib Mother Yvonne Karib Brothers Chesney Karib Grandmothers Umi Karib Aunts Shazza Karib First cousins Sita Desai Other relatives Usma Karib

Meena Karib is the rebellious daughter of Kash (Chris Bisson) and Yvonne Karib (Kelli Hollis). She and her brother Chesney are mentioned but unseen throughout the first four series. In the finale of series 4, she makes her first appearance, opposing of her mother's plan to move the Karib family to Windsor Gardens. She also sleeps with Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor) and tricks him into thinking she is pregnant so that she can extort money out of him. By series 5, Carl has lost interest in Meena. Throughout series 5, Meena and Chesney threaten their mother's relationship with Stan Waterman (Warren Donnelly) because they don't like him. In series 5 episode 12, Meena arranges for her mother's shop to be robbed so that she can begin a modelling career with the stolen money. But it doesn't go to plan and she becomes a hostage. In series 6, she clashes with her mother about her modelling career and becomes personal assistant to Lillian Tyler (Alice Barry) at her brothel, eventually moving in after an argument with Yvonne. She also cares for Shane Maguire (Nicky Evans) briefly after his stroke and helps him to return movement to his legs by performing sexual acts on him. She is last seen fighting in The Jockey at Mandy Maguire's (Samantha Siddall) funeral, along with the rest of the estate. She doesn't appear in the seventh series, with no mention of her whereabouts. It is possible that she went to live with Yvonne and Stan when they eloped to Pakistan. She has not been seen or mentioned since the end of series 6. In episode 5 of series 7 Chesney gets a birthday card, which is signed by Yvonne, Meena and Stan suggesting that she's in Pakistan. Meena appeared in 18 episodes in total.

Umi Karib

• Played by: Shireen Shah (Series 1–2), Shobu Kapoor (Series 4)

Umi Karib
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Shireen Shah (Series 1–2) Shobu Kapoor (Series 4)
Duration	2004–2005, 2007
First appearance	10 February 2004 Series 1 Episode 5 "Affairs"
Last appearance	27 February 2004 Series 1 Episode 7 "Dead (Part 2 of 2)"
Classification	Former; guest
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Sons Kash Karib Daughters Usma Karib Shazza Karib Grandsons Chesney Karib Granddaughters Meena Karib Other relatives Sita Desai

Umi Karib is the mother of Kash (Chris Bisson) and Shazza Karib (Mina Anwar). She is first seen during the first series, sitting upstairs in the shop watching out for shoplifters on the CCTV for her daughter-in-law Yvonne Karib (Kelli Hollis) and Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns). She appears in the Christmas special, revealing herself to be a midwife. In the Christmas special, she delivers Frank Gallagher's (David Threlfall) twins, Nigel and Delia. She isn't seen again until the final episode of the fourth series when Yvonne is nearly mugged by Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor). In her last scene, she tells Yvonne that her house has been taken off her due to Kash's debts. Although she is mentioned to be living with Yvonne during the first four series, even after her son leaves, Umi is not seen again after the fourth series, implying that she may have died.

Sita Desai

• Played by: Aysha Kala (Series 8)

Sita Desai
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Aysha Kala
Duration	2011
First appearance	10 January 2011 Series 8 Episode 1 "The Night Before"
Last appearance	22 February 2011 Series 8 Episode 11 "Takeover"
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Uncles Kash Karib Aunts Shazza Karib First cousins Chesney Karib Meena Karib Other relatives Usma Karib

Sita Desai is the cousin of Chesney Karib (Qasim Akhtar) who comes to Chatsworth to look after the shop and keep Chesney on the straight and narrow. Unlike most of the Karibs, she is a "pure muslim", who doesn't drink or break any of her religion's belief and during her time on the estate, constantly tries to rehabilitate Chesney. She finds love with Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor), and whilst on a job together, they get into trouble with the police and have sex in a shopping centre storeroom. However, Sita soon departs Chatsworth after agreeing to an arranged marriage and turning down Carl's marriage proposal. Sita appeared in 8 episodes.

The Powell family

Jackson Powell

• Played by: Emmanuel Ighodaro (Series 8–10)

Jackson Powell
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Emmanuel Ighodaro
Duration	2011–2012
First appearance	10 January 2011 Series 8 Episode 1 "The Night Before"
Last appearance	1 November 2012 Series 10 Episode 10 "One Year On"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Teacher Wife Avril Powell Sons Africa "Dee" Davies Daughters Letitia Powell

Jackson Powell joins Chatsworth with his wife, Avril (Karen Bryson), and daughter Letitia (Kira Martin). Jackson is a trainee teacher (who later becomes a fully qualified teacher) who is seen to be stubborn, defiant and law-abiding, and has a superficial view on the residents of Chatsworth but after he's caught committing fraud and getting kicked out of his home he begins to see how hard the residents really have and his output towards them changes drastically.

At the end of Series 10, Jackson's marriage to Avril falls apart and he leaves Chatsworth after the baliff's repossess the Powell house. He appeared in 40 episodes in total.

Avril Powell

• Played by: Karen Bryson (Series 8–11)

Avril Powell
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Karen Bryson
Duration	2011–2013
First appearance	10 January 2011 Series 8 Episode 1 "The Night Before"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Receptionist (until 2011) Sisters Patreesha St. Rose Husband Jackson Powell Daughters Letitia Powell Stepsons Africa "Dee" Davies Nieces Mary-Mae St. Rose

Avril Powell is a newcomer to the Chatsworth Estate and appears from Series 8 Episode 1. Avril is show to be sexually ambiguous and tries to have sex with husband Jackson (Emmanuel Ighodaro) regularly, most of the time to keep hidden the fact that she is sending daughter Letitia (Kira Martin) to a private school, a secret that would devastate her husband. She also has a good friendship with Libby Croker (Pauline McLynn) and Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone), regularly hanging out with them and drinking and smoking with them. Avril appeared in 54 episodes in total.

(Karen Bryson previously appeared in Series 5, Episode 1 of Shameless as a different character who is visiting her husband in hospital whilst Frank is also there.)

Letitia Powell

• Played by: Kira Martin (Series 8–11)

Letitia Powell
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Kira Martin
Duration	2011–2013
First appearance	10 January 2011 Series 8 Episode 1 "The Night Before"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Student Father Jackson Powell Mother Avril Powell Half-brothers Africa "Dee" Davies Aunts Patreesha St. Rose First cousins Mary-Mae St. Rose

Letitia Powell is a newcomer to the Chatsworth Estate and appears from Series 8 Episode 1. She is the daughter of Jackson (Emmanuel Ighodaro) and Avril Powell (Karen Bryson), and is often seen in the company of Aidan Croker (Robbie Conway). Overall, Letitia appeared in 43 episodes.

Patreesha St. Rose

• Played by: Jacqueline Boatswain (Series 11)

Patreesha St. Rose
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Jacqueline Boatswain
Duration	2013
First appearance	26 February 2013 Series 11 Episode 1 "The Golden Empire"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Sisters Avril Powell Husband Bernard St. Rose Daughters Mary-Mae St. Rose Nieces Letitia Powell

Patreesha St. Rose arrives as the older sister of Avril Powell (Karen Bryson), who allows Avril and her daughter Letitia (Kira Martin) to move in with her in the first episode of Series 11 after her own house is repossessed. She has a tendency to irritate the residents of Chatsworth with her snobbish behaviour. It is later revealed that Patreesha owns half of a car washing business with her husband, Bernard, who became estranged when Patreesha discovered that he was in fact gay. Patreesha appeared in 9 episodes in total.

Mary-Mae St. Rose

• Played by: Adelle Leonce (Series 11)

Mary-Mae St. Rose
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Adelle Leonce
Duration	2013
First appearance	26 February 2013 Series 11 Episode 1 "The Golden Empire"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Father Bernard St. Rose Mother Patreesha St. Rose Aunts Avril Powell First cousins Letitia Powell

Mary-Mae St. Rose is introduced as the daughter of Patreesha St. Rose (Jacqueline Boatswain), the sister of established character Avril Powell (Karen Bryson). Her cousin, Letitia Powell (Kira Martin) and her friend Aidan Croker (Robbie Conway) scheme to get Mary-Mae together with Chesney Karib (Qasim Akhtar). The plan works, and when Mary-Mae falls pregnant with Chesney's child, Chesney takes paternity leave from his shop, with his mother Yvonne Karib (Kelli Hollis) returning to Chatsworth to run the shop. Overall, Mary-Mae appeared in 13 episodes.

The Donnelly family

Maxine Donnelly

• Played by: Joanna Higson (Series 6–7)

Maxine Donnelly
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Joanna Higson
Duration	2009–2010
First appearance	27 January 2009 Series 6 Episode 2 "Trouble in Paradise"
Last appearance	11 May 2010 Series 7 Episode 16 "Gang Wars"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Auxiliary nurse Father Cameron Donnelly Mother Michelle Donnelly Brothers Bruce Donnelly Aunts Julie

Maxine Donnelly (born 1989) is a carefree, spirited, and clever young woman who was introduced in the second episode of series 6 when Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor), after having his broken arm treated there, briefly did volunteer work at the local hospital. Maxine has also become a good friend of Debbie Gallagher's (Rebecca Ryan), while simultaneously having a minor fling with Carl. She works as an auxiliary nurse, and frequently accompanies Debbie on nights out and shopping trips, or more accurately, they steal clothes, and often come up with creative tactics of eluding the centre's security staff. Later in the series, she becomes ever more infatuated with Carl. Maxine and Carl become a couple.

In series 7, Maxine, increasingly disillusioned by Carl's immaturity, secretly aborts her and Carl's unborn baby, but she would later tell Carl, which infuriates him enough to make him end their relationship. She moves in with Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) after her breakup with Carl. She later takes Ian to a party at her parents house under the pretence that Ian is her doctor boyfriend. She tells Ian that her family sees her as a "fuck-up." After witnessing the disparaging remarks from Maxine's father about his daughter, Ian defends her. This leads to an unexpected romance between Ian and Maxine, which in turn leads to a fight and a strained relationship between Ian and Carl as well as Maxine and Carl, Maxine and Micky Maguire (Ciarán Griffiths).

A local tough named Jimmy kills a boy who took advantage of his sister, and he frames Carl and Chesney Karib (Qasim Akhtar) for the crime, forcing them to flee Chatsworth. Maxine is one of the few people who is concerned about Carl's disappearance. Ian tries to convince her not to get involved, but she persists, and when she confronts Jimmy, his sister hits her in the back of the head with a pool cue. Ian feels ashamed that he did nothing to help her, and he confronts Jimmy in an attempt to tape a confession. Jimmy savagely beats him. Ian's sense of worthlessness leads him to withdraw from everyone and makes him unable to perform with Maxine. As she continues to help clear Carl's name, Ian bitterly accuses her of caring more about Carl than she does him. Maxine helps convince Jimmy's sister to go to the police, but there is little time for celebration as Ian continues to give her as well as Carl the cold shoulder. Maxine tells him that she's leaving him, but not because of Carl. Carl finds Maxine at hospital and admits to her that she was right to abort their child. When she tries to tell him she's steering clear of the Gallagher brothers because of the damage she's done to their relationship, Carl tries to get her to reconsider, telling her he's her mate, but Ian is her soulmate. Ian arrives and he and Maxine share sheepish grins, resuming their relationship.

Maxine's brother Bruce (Philip Hill-Pearson) shows up in Chatsworth, sporting a black eye and saying their mother has left and that their father, Cameron (Joe Duttine), hit him and threw him out of the house for being gay. Maxine agrees to let him move in, and goes to confront their father. He tells her that he threw Bruce out for spending all his time smoking dope, and he's stunned to learn Bruce is gay. When Cameron visits Maxine soon afterwards he rubs makeup off Bruce's eye to prove he never hit him. Bruce admits he lied but says Maxine did the same, revealing that Ian was never a doctor, as Maxine had told everyone in the family. Maxine throws Bruce out. In an attempt to try to get closer to her father, she cooks him some dinner and cleans up his home. She tells him that she's always felt like he undermined her and that she'd always been told she had no confidence—even today she had lost a job as head cleaner at the hospital because of lack of confidence. When he shows her little sympathy, she leaves.

Maxine's insecurities about Ian's feelings for men bubble up when he begins going to gay clubs with Bruce and playing against gay football leagues. Maxine begins posing nude for an art class, and recognises the professor as a teacher she had a crush on when she was a teenager. He confesses he also had feelings for her. At first, she appears to be uncomfortable with the realisation that this man found her attractive when she was sixteen years old. She eventually invites him to her home and they get drunk and take cocaine. As they are undressing, Maxine backs out. Unfortunately, the professor has a heart attack and she has to call an ambulance. Maxine desperately tries to explain to Ian. The relationship begins to fall apart, accelerated when Ian holds hostage a man who tried to rob and rape Maxine. When Ian attempts to kill this man with the gun he used to threaten Maxine, she tries to stop him from taking matters further. Maxine notices Ian's attraction to his hostage when the hostage states: You would rather fuck me than kill me.' Maxine catches Ian admitting to the man that he finds him attractive, and she tells Ian that she will never be able to get over his being attracted to other men. Ian leaves Chatsworth.

Maxine did not return for Series 8, with no mention given to her whereabouts. Since the end of Series 7, neither her or her brother Bruce have been seen or mentioned since. However, it is presumed that Maxine left Chatsworth to live with her father Cameron after her turbulent relationships with Carl and Ian. Maxine appeared in 31 episodes in total.

Bruce Donnelly

• Played by: Philip Hill-Pearson (Series 7)

Bruce Donnelly
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Philip Hill-Pearson
Duration	2010
First appearance	23 February 2010 Series 7 Episode 5 "The Things You Do For Love"
Last appearance	11 May 2010 Series 7 Episode 16 "Gang Wars"
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Barman (2010) Father Cameron Donnelly Mother Michelle Donnelly Sisters Maxine Donnelly

Bruce Donnelly is Maxine Donnelly's (Joanna Higson) older brother, first introduced in episode 5 of Series 7, and appeared again from episodes 11–16 after accepting a job as a barman at The Jockey by Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone). Bruce is a charming but manipulative young man. He is also openly gay, but has quickly gained the confidence of Mimi, after at first being thrown out after his father, Cameron (Joe Duttine), caught him smoking cannabis, and then only to arrive at Ian's house and lie to his sister that he was thrown out for being gay. After outstaying his welcome at Ian's, Bruce is taken in by Mimi at The Jockey, who he gradually strikes up a close bond with. In the seventh series he manages a gay football team for a gay football tournament consisting of Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor), Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns), Chesney Karib (Qasim Akhtar), Micky Maguire (Ciarán Griffiths) and others.

Bruce didn't return in Series 8, along with his sister. It is presumed that they returned to live with their father as there was nothing keeping them in Chatsworth. Overall, he appeared in 7 episodes.

Cameron Donnelly

• Played by: Joe Duttine (Series 7)

Cameron Donnelly
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Joe Duttine
Duration	2010
First appearance	23 February 2010 Series 7 Episode 5 "The Things You Do For Love"
Last appearance	6 April 2010 Series 7 Episode 11 "Fallen Heroes"
Classification	Former; guest
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Wife Michelle Donnelly Sons Bruce Donnelly Daughters Maxine Donnelly

Cameron Donnelly is Maxine (Joanna Higson) and Bruce Donnelly's (Philip Hill-Pearson) father who appeared in 2 episodes in Series 7.

The Meak family

Gloria Meak

• Played by: Angeline Ball (Series 9–11)

Gloria Meak
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Angeline Ball
Duration	2012–2013
First appearance	9 January 2012 Series 9 Episode 2 "Save Chatsworth"
Last appearance	5 March 2013 Series 11 Episode 2 "An Inspector Calls"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Hairdresser Mother Hazel Meak Brothers Dominic Meak

Gloria Meak appears in Series 9 as a resident and local hair dresser for Chatsworth. Although not previously mentioned, she is meant to be a previously unseen resident in Chatsworth. She is the older sister to Dominic Meak (Stephen Lord), but the two did not grow up together as Gloria was given up for adoption within the first few months of her life. After a confrontation with Karen Maguire (Rebecca Atkinson) in Series 9, Gloria begins a secret affair with Karen's husband Jamie Maguire (Aaron McCusker); a secret which is almost revealed when Jamie goes missing during a robbery with Shane Maguire (Nicky Evans), Ruby Hepburn (Kari Corbett), Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall) and Aidan Croker (Robbie Conway). In series 11, Gloria leaves Chatsworth after she realises Dominic is ashamed of their affair. Gloria appeared in 20 episodes in total.

Dominic Meak

• Played by: Stephen Lord (Series 9–11)

Dominic Meak
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Stephen Lord
Duration	2012–2013
First appearance	7 February 2012 Series 9 Episode 6 "Last Man Standing"
Last appearance	2 April 2013 Series 11 Episode 6 "Death and Erasures"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Priest (on sabbatical) Mother Hazel Meak Sisters Gloria Meak

Dominic "Dom" Meak is a priest on sabbatical leave due to his affair with an underage girl who became pregnant but then miscarried.

He mostly spends his time in The Jockey either drinking, offering advice or flirting with the local women. Later, Dominic and his sister Gloria Meak (Angeline Ball) have a secret incestuous affair. After almost getting caught and their secret threatened. In series 11, Gloria leaves Chatsworth after she realises Dominic is ashamed of their affair. Dominic appeared in 18 episodes overall.

The Blanco family

Kassi Blanco

• Played by: Jalaal Hartley (Series 11)

Kassi Blanco
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Jalaal Hartley
Duration	2013
First appearance	26 February 2013 Series 11 Episode 1 "The Golden Empire"
Last appearance	26 March 2013 Series 11 Episode 5 "Risky Business"
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Father Adi Blanco Half-brothers Jamie Maguire Wife Esther Blanco Sons Tam Blanco Saul Blanco Daughters Thalia Blanco Nephews Connor Maguire

Kassi Blanco is the long-lost half-brother of Jamie Maguire (Aaron McCusker). He is introduced in the first episode of the eleventh series, with his family being introduced three episodes later when they move to Chatsworth. Kassi appeared in 5 episodes in total.

Esther Blanco

• Played by: Isy Suttie (Series 11)

Esther Blanco
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Isy Suttie
Duration	2013
First appearance	19 March 2013 Series 11 Episode 4 "No-One's Perfect"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Husband Kassi Blanco Sons Saul Blanco Tam Blanco Daughters Thalia Blanco

Esther Blanco is the wife of Kassi Blanco (Jalaal Hartley) and arrives in Chatsworth with her children midway through the eleventh series. She strikes up a friendship with Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall) due to her wild behaviour. She is warm, bubbly and loves her family. Throughout the series, she often clashes with Mimi Tutton (Tina Malone). Overall, Esther appeared in 10 episodes.

Tam Blanco

• Played by: Rhys Cadman (Series 11)

Tam Blanco
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Rhys Cadman
Duration	2013
First appearance	5 March 2013 Series 11 Episode 2 "An Inspector Calls"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Father Kassi Blanco Mother Esther Blanco Brothers Saul Blanco Sisters Thalia Blanco Grandfathers Adi Blanco Uncles Jamie Maguire First cousins Connor Maguire

Tam Blanco is the oldest son of Kassi (Jalaal Hartley) and Esther Blanco (Isy Suttie). He is the second Blanco to be introduced and becomes a regular character midway through Series 11. He becomes friends with Aidan Croker (Robbie Conway) and is often seen getting up to no good. Tam appeared in 10 episodes overall.

Thalia Blanco

• Played by: Jade Kilduff (Series 11)

Thalia Blanco
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Jade Kilduff
Duration	2013
First appearance	19 March 2013 Series 11 Episode 4 "No-One's Perfect"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Father Kassi Blanco Mother Esther Blanco Brothers Saul Blanco Tam Blanco Grandfathers Adi Blanco Uncles Jamie Maguire First cousins Connor Maguire

Thalia Blanco is the only daughter and second child of Kassi (Jalaal Hartley) and Esther Blanco (Isy Suttie). When she moves to Chatsworth with her family, she is horrified by the estate and thinks herself better than Chatsworth life. She is quite rebellious and very manipulative for her age, being able to easily win round her mother. She is also a bully who often teases her brother Saul (Lewis Hardaker), and is often seen being spiteful to Stella Gallagher (Nikita Brownlee). Thalia appeared in 6 episodes.

Saul Blanco

• Played by: Lewis Hardaker (Series 11)

Saul Blanco
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Lewis Hardaker
Duration	2013
First appearance	19 March 2013 Series 11 Episode 4 "No-One's Perfect"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Father Kassi Blanco Mother Esther Blanco Brothers Tam Blanco Sisters Thalia Blanco Grandfathers Adi Blanco Uncles Jamie Maguire First cousins Connor Maguire

Saul Blanco is the youngest son of Kassi (Jalaal Hartley) and Esther Blanco (Isy Suttie). He moves to Chatsworth with his siblings and mother when his father loses their family home. He is very adventurous and later joins the Scouts. He is often the victim of jokes by his sister Thalia (Jade Kilduff) and brother Tam (Rhys Cadman), being easily corrupted by the latter. Saul appeared in 9 episodes in total.

Other characters

Tony

• Played by: Anthony Flanagan (Series 1–3)

Tony
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Anthony Flanagan
Duration	2004–2006
First appearance	13 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 1 "Meet the Gallaghers"
Last appearance	21 February 2006 Series 3 Episode 8 "The Wedding"
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Police Constable

Tony was a police officer who often monitored crime in the Chatsworth area, alongside his colleague and close friend Stan Waterman (Warren Donnelly). He appeared whenever the Gallaghers or the local residents got into trouble with police. He was madly in love with Fiona Gallagher (Anne-Marie Duff) and resented her criminal boyfriend Steve McBride (James McAvoy). Although he attempted to nail him, Tony ended up being corrupted by Steve's wealth and became his "man on the inside". He tried to frame Steve for a drugs running scam, which resulted in Steve absconding from Chatsworth without Fiona. In his last regular appearance, Tony assisted the Gallaghers in framing a corrupt police officer called Neary after he framed Lip Gallagher (Jody Latham) for a burglary. In series 3, he became a recurring character and was only seen in few episodes for a brief appearance. He was last seen in the final episode of the third series when Sheila Jackson (Maggie O'Neill) visited the police station to confess to murdering her abusive first husband. But later changed her mind. Antony Flanagan did not return for the fourth series and Tony's role as Stan's police partner was replaced by PC Tom O'Leary (Michael Legge). In the first episode of series 4, Stan hinted that Tony was no longer working at Chatsworth police station. Tony appeared in 17 episodes overall.

Jez

• Played by: Lindsey Dawson (Series 1–4)

Jez
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Lindsey Dawson
Duration	2004–2007
First appearance	20 January 2004 Series 1 Episode 2 "We're Going to The Moon"
Last appearance	13 February 2007 Series 4 Episode 6 "Dangerous Situation"
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Pub landlady Sons Jason (surrogate)

Jessie McQueen, better known as Jez was the landlady of The Jockey on the Chatsworth estate during the first four series. She was a lesbian constantly looking for love, which she tried to seek from Norma Starkey (Dystin Johnson) and Karen Jackson (Rebecca Atkinson), who told her she was a lesbian so that she could get a job at the pub. She later discovered the truth and the two women became good friends, running The Jockey together. In series 4, she employed murderer Jamie Maguire (Aaron McCusker) as barman out of fear of retribution if she didn't. She became a surrogate mother and left Carol Fisher (Marjorie Yates) to run The Jockey whilst she was on maternity leave. After giving birth, she didn't return to The Jockey or Chatsworth, last being mentioned when The Jockey punters wanted to send her get-well cards after she had the baby. She has not been heard or seen since going on maternity leave, and she completely lost control of the Jockey when the brewery appointed Karen as landlady. In the last episode of series 4, her name is visible on the sign over The Jockey's entrance.

Jez appeared in 28 episodes.

Stan Waterman

• Played by: Warren Donnelly (Series 1–7)

Stan Waterman
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Warren Donnelly
Duration	2004–2010
First appearance	17 February 2004 Series 1 Episode 6 "Monica Comes Home (Part 1 of 2)"
Last appearance	2 February 2010 Series 7 Episode 3 "Out of Control"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Police officer

Stanley Dennis "Stan" Waterman (born 1 June 1965) was one of the estate's community policing officers. He is generally friendly, and treated as one of the estate, and is usually willing to bend the rules to help out when the Gallaghers get in trouble. He worked alongside fellow police officer Tony (Anthony Flanagan) in early series. His mother was mentioned in a Christmas special when he phoned her to tell her not to eat contaminated meat, she later died in the same episode. Stan is later usually seen working with new police recruits Carrie Rogers (Amanda Ryan), who's an aggressive yet crooked cop, and Tom O'Leary (Michael Legge). In series 5 he begins a relationship with shop owner Yvonne Karib (Kelli Hollis). When he asks her to marry him, she reveals that she can't because her husband, Kash (Chris Bisson), is not actually dead.

In Series 7, Paddy Maguire (Sean Gilder) demands repayment of a loan he gave to Yvonne. Stan is then severely beaten by an unknown assailant. Yvonne and Stan assume Paddy was behind the attack and move away, selling the shop to Joe Pritchard (Ben Batt), who was actually the culprit who attacked Stan. Stan appeared in 45 episodes overall.

Norma Starkey

• Played by: Dystin Johnson (Series 1, 3, 4–6)

Norma Starkey
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Dystin Johnson
Duration	2004, 2006, 2007–2009
First appearance	17 February 2004 Series 1 Episode 6 "Monica Comes Home (Part 1 of 2)"
Last appearance	12 May 2009 Series 6 Episode 16 "It's Over"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Lorry driver

Norma Starkey (born 18 July 1969) is a lorry driver. It is likely that she is from Newcastle upon Tyne. Although it is never explicitly stated onscreen, she does possess a strong North East accent. Norma was previously Monica Gallagher's (Annabelle Apsion) lesbian lover after her split from Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). She is introduced in the series when Frank convinces Sheila to ring Monica to tell her that she has won a teddy bear in a contest. Frank does this in order to discover Monica's whereabouts so that he can obtain child support payments from her. Throughout the series, he occasionally calls her "Shrek".

Norma accompanies Monica back to the Gallagher home in series 4, and lives in the Dormobile in the garden. She is infatuated with Monica and continues to express her strong feelings for her lover even when Monica ignores her and endeavours to capture Frank's attention. Having initially been characterised as a strong-willed and capable woman, Norma increasingly portrayed as vulnerable and helpless. In series 4, Norma reveals that before her relationship with Monica, she spent time in prison. Norma expresses dissatisfaction with her living conditions, much to Debbie Gallagher's (Rebecca Ryan) annoyance who tells her to "put some effort in" after saying that she mooches off them almost as much as her parents do. This prompts Norma to erect a white picket fence around the Dormobile. She also is a person upon whom other members of the family can depend. For example, when Liam Gallagher (Johnny Bennett) is granted the opportunity to attend school abroad, she willingly pretends to be Frank's wife. She also proves herself to be a good listener when she gives Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor) advice, even though Carl makes it blatantly obvious that he does not like Norma and wants his mother.

In series 6, Monica, feeling underappreciated, flees the Gallagher household once more. Once again, she states that she is going out to purchase a loaf of bread and disappears. Despite feeling abandoned by the only woman she loves, Norma chooses to remain at the Gallagher house, having grown attached to most of the family however, her departure from the show is unexplained. Norma appeared in 38 episodes in total.

Lillian Tyler

• Played by: Alice Barry (Series 2–11)

Lillian Tyler
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Alice Barry
Duration	2004–2013
First appearance	23 December 2004 Christmas Special "Christmas in Chatsworth"
Last appearance	28 May 2013 Series 11 Episode 14 "End of the Line"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Brothel owner Husband Brendan Tyler (deceased) Sons Rodney Tyler Adoptive daughters Bonnie Tyler (deceased)

Lillian Tyler (born 1947, but when The Jockey was to be blown up in series 7, Lillian's year of birth was shown as 1870), is a local busy-body. She had an affair with her friend Carol Fisher's (Marjorie Yates) husband in the 1970s, which results in a catfight in The Jockey. Her husband, Brendan Tyler, was accidentally shot dead by Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor). As of series 5, Lillian has appeared much more in the show, even becoming narrator for episode 7. Lillian also runs a brothel at her home, a means to making easy money, after Kelly Maguire (Sally Carman) moves in with her. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall) often makes reference to her resemblance to Mel B's caricature from the TV series Bo Selecta!. In series 6 it is revealed she has a son called Rodney, and she appears not to like him, and feels that he is a waste of space. Lillian appeared in 118 episodes in total.

Lillian was revealed during series 2 to suffer narcolepsy, when she was questioned by the police about medication she used, suspecting that her late husband Brendan may have been killed due to a gang-based turf war over drugs. In the later series, it is revealed that Lillian is an illegal immigrant, after being born in South Africa before moving to England.

As of the fourth series, Lillian has become more involved in the dramas around Chatsworth, even featuring in some of them herself, she serves as the comic relief of the show appearing in many after-credit snippets.

Lena Marshall

• Played by: Brana Bajic

Lena Marshall
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Brana Bajic
Duration	2005
First appearance	1 February 2005 Series 2 Episode 5 "Crooks and Robbers"
Last appearance	8 March 2005 Series 2 Episode 10 "True Love"
Classification	Former; guest
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Nurse

Lena Marshall is a nurse who was a recurring character in the second series. She began a sexual affair with 16-year-old Lip Gallagher (Jody Latham) after meeting him when he was accused of robbing her house. Their affair ends sometime after the end of series 2. She appeared in 5 episodes.

Craig Garland

• Played by: Chris Coghill (Series 2–3)

Craig Garland
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Chris Coghill
Duration	2005–2006
First appearance	8 February 2005 Series 2 Episode 6 "Welcome to the Family"
Last appearance	14 February 2006 Series 3 Episode 7 "Act Your Age"
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Sisters Tracy Unnamed Wife Sue Garland (1997–2005) Children Unnamed son

Craig Garland is the ex-boyfriend of Fiona Gallagher (Anne-Marie Duff) and the father of her baby. He is also the ex-husband of Sue Garland (Gillian Kearney). He enters a short-lived relationship with Fiona when he discovers she is pregnant after they had a one-night stand. He is devastated when she absconds with her ex-boyfriend Steve McBride (James McAvoy). He reappears briefly during series 3 when Sue hides at his house after getting into money troubles. He was last seen having a confrontation with Marty Fisher (Jack Deam) after telling him about Sue's money issues. Craig appeared in 5 episodes overall. When Fiona returns for the final episode, it is revealed she gave birth to his son.

Tom O'Leary

• Played by: Michael Legge (Series 4–6)

Tom O'Leary
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Michael Legge
Duration	2007–2009
First appearance	9 January 2007 Series 4 Episode 1 "New Beginnings"
Last appearance	3 March 2009 Series 6 Episode 6 "Breaking Point"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Policeman Mother Patricia

Tom O'Leary (born 1981) is one of Chatsworth Estate's policemen. He was introduced in series 4. Although a minor background character for much of his appearance on the series, he rose to prominence by briefly becoming the boyfriend of Debbie Gallagher (Rebecca Ryan). In his final appearance, he leaves Chatsworth after breaking Police code for unlawfully breaking into the Gallaghers' house and leaving a present for Debbie, showing he has feeling despite being friends after their relationship ended. Tom appeared in 25 episodes overall.

Carrie Rogers

• Played by: Amanda Ryan (Series 4–6)

Carrie Rogers
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Amanda Ryan
Duration	2007–2009
First appearance	23 January 2007 Series 4 Episode 3 "You Decide"
Last appearance	3 March 2009 Series 6 Episode 6 "Breaking Point"
Classification	Former; regular
In-universe information Other names Wendy Rogers (real name) Occupation Policewoman Sisters Carrie Rogers

Carrie Rogers (real name Wendy Rogers) is one of Chatsworth Estates police officers, she is known to be more aggressive than most of the cops in Chatsworth, views the residents as crooks and will instantly use brute force to get answers, and when she gets herself into trouble tries to seduce anyone who might report her, as the series continues it's shown that she is a crooked cop working for Paddy Maguire (Sean Gilder) to clear her debt by doing favours for him within the force, she leaves Chatsworth in series 6 after receiving a promotion, not before filing a report on Stan Waterman (Warren Donnelly). Carrie appeared in 21 episodes in total.

Joe Pritchard

• Played by: Ben Batt (Series 6–7)

Joe Pritchard
Shameless character
Portrayed by	Ben Batt
Duration	2009–2010
First appearance	3 February 2009 Series 6 Episode 2 "Trouble in Paradise"
Last appearance	11 May 2010 Series 7 Episode 16 "Gang Wars"
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Paul Abbott
Introduced by	George Faber
In-universe information Occupation Accountant/Businessman Father Alan Gareth Pritchard

Joe Pritchard (11 May 1981 – May 2010) was main antagonist of S6-7 of Shameless (UK) he first introduced as the boyfriend of Mandy Maguire (Samantha Siddall). He appeared in 30 episodes overall. Joe works as an accountant, and captains a local amateur football team in Chatsworth. Joe briefly became friends with Mandy's older brother Jamie Maguire (Aaron McCusker), and took advantage of his turbulent relationship with Jamie's wife, Karen Maguire (Rebecca Atkinson), and had sex with her twice. Joe would use this incident to blackmail Karen, who was the first to suspect that Mandy was being repeatedly assaulted by him, revealing him as a sadistic sociopath. Eventually, Jamie found out about the bruises on Mandy's body, and confronted Joe at The Jockey, and beat him within an inch of his life. Sending Joe into a temporary coma. Mandy and Jamie's mother, Mimi (Tina Malone), claimed to be responsible for attacking Joe, and was sentenced to two months imprisonment. Joe recovered, and after Mandy decided to give their relationship another chance, Joe was separately visited in hospital by Karen, Jamie, Paddy (Sean Gilder), Shane (Nicky Evans), Micky (Ciarán Griffiths), and Kelly (Sally Carman). All of them threatened to kill Joe if he ever laid another hand on Mandy again. Joe was intimidated by their show of force.

It is shown in Series 7 that Joe continues his secret relationship with Karen and delivered her newborn son Connor Joseph Maguire whilst the rest of the family was absent. Joe distanced himself from Karen during and after her mental breakdown, but they continued to have feelings for each other. Joe also bought Yvonne Karib's (Kelli Hollis) "Kash and Carry" store after learning that she borrowed money off Paddy, as she was already in enough debt. One of the reasons for Yvonne's quick departure with Stan Waterman (Warren Donnelly) was that Stan was beaten up by a masked assailant. They assume Paddy is involved, not knowing Joe himself had beaten Stan in his plans to help convince them to leave. Joe also took over looking after Chesney Karib (Qasim Akhtar), not doing a great job, as Chesney was soon embroiled in a murder investigation. However, the drug-dealer who framed Carl Gallagher (Elliott Tittensor) and Chesney, called Jimmy D, in his desperation to prevent them from informing the police of the murder he committed, roams around Chatsworth with his associates, terrorising the neighbourhood, and stepping on the toes of the Maguire family in the process. Shane declares Jimmy a marked man. The next morning, Chesney is still hiding in the shop when Joe assures him that things are going to turn out okay. Then a flashback is shown that during Shane's interrogation of rival gang-members for Jimmy's whereabouts, Joe had attacked and presumably murdered Jimmy.

Joe's temper flares up as he drives Lillian Tyler (Alice Barry), from his shop. He gets into an argument with Karen being a female dog and over their sex lives since their breakup, but when Karen tries to taunt him into another tryst, he refuses. He decides to go to anger management to rebuild his life. Karen continues to try to make him boil over, but finally she attends one of his meetings and is impressed by the effort he's making to move on.

When Joe is having a birthday party in The Jockey, he learns his father has died. In spite of Joe seeing his father as a selfish failure, his death is a system shock, and Joe begins trying to reclaim Karen and Connor, whom he continues to see as their son. Joe and Karen resume their affair, but Karen is afraid to tell Jamie the truth. After his father's funeral, Joe finally tells Jamie the entire truth. Joe and Karen hide out at his shop. Joe sees Jamie waiting outside, and expects a fight, only to be devastated when Jamie shows him his father's corpse, dug up and dumped outside Joe's shop. On seeing the corpse, Joe vomits and Karen screams and falls over. Joe buries his father again, and becomes more determined to take Connor from the Maguires. Joe later implies that he had Paddy killed after Karen expressed concerns over Paddy taking revenge on them. After running away with Karen with baby Connor, and Ian hiding in the boot unknowingly to Joe, Karen tells Joe that she doesn't love him. He goes into a rage, and strangles Karen while demanding her to tell him that she loves him. She is struggling for breath, and Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) can hear the action outside. He jumps out of the boot and seemingly kills Joe by hitting him twice on the back of the head with a pipe wrench.