Shameless is an English comedy drama television programme created and executive produced by Paul Abbott. Set in Manchester on the fictional Chatsworth council estate, the show revolves around the dysfunctional working-class Gallagher family (Frank, Fiona, Lip, Ian, Carl, Debbie, and Liam), depicting and commenting on English working-class life and culture. The show aired on Channel 4 from 13 January 2004 to 28 May 2013 for eleven series and 139 episodes.