Shameless Series 8, Episode 4 - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Karen and Connor return hoping to start afresh, but on a routine visit to her psychiatric hospital Karen is shocked to discover Frank, who seems vulnerable and confused.
Further details
Frank's odyssey comes to an end when he finally faces his deepest self and the sobering truth of his feelings for Libby.
Sita is distraught when she fails her exams, but the offer of help from her lecturer Cromer comes with conditions. Motivated by lust, Carl steps in to help.
Broadcast details
Date
Thursday 13th January 2011
Time
10pm
Channel
Length
60 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| David Threlfall | Frank Gallagher |
|---|---|
| Elliott Tittensor | Carl Gallagher |
| Tina Malone | Mimi Maguire |
| Rebecca Atkinson | Karen Maguire |
| Nicky Evans | Shane Maguire |
| Ciaran Griffiths | Mickey Maguire |
| Aaron McCusker | Jamie Maguire |
| Sally Carman | Kelly |
| Alice Barry | Lillian Tyler |
| Pauline McLynn | Libby Croker |
| Qasim Akhtar | Chesney Karib |
| Valerie Lilley | Patty Croker |
| Karen Bryson | Avril Powell |
| Emmanuel Ighodaro | Jackson Powell |
| Aysha Kala | Sita Desai |
| Robbie Conway | Aiden Croker |
Guest cast
| Paul Warriner | John Cromer |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Shaw | Frank Double |
Writing team
| Ed McCardie | Writer |
|---|---|
| Saskia Abbott | Script Editor |
Production team
| Metin Hüseyin | Director |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Till | Producer |
| George Faber | Executive Producer |
| Charles Pattinson | Executive Producer |
| Paul Abbott | Executive Producer |
| David Threlfall | Executive Producer |
| Russell Beeden | Editor |
| Duncan Howell | Production Designer |
| Murray Gold | Composer |
| Tim Phillips | Composer |