Returning: Shameless

Raucous UK drama Shameless returns to SBS next month with sixteen new episodes.

With christenings, riots, salsa, school reunions, sibling rivalry, shoot-outs, cross-dressing, weddings, gigolos and messages from beyond the grave, the Gallagher family are back for the seventh series.

This aired in the UK in January.

This week Elliott Tittensor, who plays Carl Gallagher was arrested after an apparent hit-and-run incident in London.

The eighth season will air in the UK in 2011.

It’s Frank’s 50th and Liam has the dubious honour of sharing the auspicious day with him on his 11th birthday. Uncharacteristically, Frank snubs the chance of a party, and instead opts to dwell in his own lonely loveless existence until… Libby, a local librarian falls into his life.

His passion reignited, a whirlwind romance ensues – but will Libby’s mother Patty (a full-time wheelchair user), bibliophile activists and riot police stand in the way of Frank holding onto his new love?

Meanwhile, Liam’s inherited the dirty nappies, rubber gloves and responsibility of the Gallagher household. Nin, Liam’s great grandmother, offers to move in and help ease his burden, but a selfish Frank rejects her. Liam is infuriated. Unable to cope herself, Nin is spurred into homicidal action and in turn teaches Liam a priceless lesson in surviving as a Gallagher.

It returns 10pm Monday September 20th on SBS ONE.