1 - Shameless Series

Created by , Shameless (UK) Series 1 introduces the chaotic lives of the Gallagher family on the fictional Chatsworth Estate in Manchester . This BAFTA-winning series follows six children fending for themselves while their alcoholic father, Frank, drinks away their benefits. Core Family & Key Characters

Ian struggles to keep his sexuality and his affair with local shopkeeper Kash a secret from his family. Where to Watch Shameless Series 1

In a chaotic mix-up, Debbie "borrows" a baby from a birthday party, leading the family to orchestrate a madcap scheme to return the child without getting caught. Created by , Shameless (UK) Series 1 introduces

Fiona’s middle-class car-thief boyfriend who becomes entangled in the family's mess. Where to Watch In a chaotic mix-up, Debbie

The feckless, self-pitying patriarch who is "head of the family in name only".

Available for free on Channel 4's streaming service in the UK.