Shameless Series 7 out on DVD in May

Shameless Series 7 & Shameless Series 1-7 Box Set
Released by 4DVD on Monday 17th May 2010

The UK's most dysfunctional family has been extended - and it's more dysfunctional than ever…

The Gallaghers, The Maguires and the rest of the unruly, roguish residents of The Chatsworth Estate have once again opened their doors to the public, as the multi-award-winning and 2009 BAFTA nominated Shameless Series 7 and Series 1-7 Box Set is available from Monday 17th May from 4DVD.

The 16 part series sees the welcome return of the charmingly chaotic families and their outrageous activities in and around the Manchester estate that they call home. Scams, sex and a few new arrivals add to the outlandish mix of characters - domestic life will never be the same again.

Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall) begins a fervent romance with local Librarian Libby, played by Shameless newcomer Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, Jam & Jerusalem). Libby's passion for romantic literature wakes in Frank something that has been dormant for so long - before her mum Patty (Valerie Lilley - The Catherine Tate Show) arrives and threatens to put a spanner in the works.

Eight months on from the tragic loss of Mandy, the Maguire family are preparing to welcome a new addition to the clan, a baby son for Karen (Rebecca Atkinson) and Jamie Maguire (Aaron McCusker). But baby Connor's arrival doesn't mean Joe Pritchard (Ben Batt) will loosen his hold on Karen, who soon discovers that motherhood brings on some unwanted Jackson family traits. The Jockey's got a new landlady - Mimi Maguire (Tina Malone) so Patrick (Sean Gilder) has to come to terms with their separate living arrangements. While Kelly (Sally Carman) takes her new godparent duties to the extreme, boyfriend Shane Maguire (Nicky Evans) gets involved with wedding scams - before thinking about a wedding of his own.

Micky Maguire (Ciaran Griffiths) and Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) now share a bungalow together, residing as the perfect odd couple. Meanwhile over at the Gallagher's, Liam (Johnny Bennett) hits senior school, where it doesn't take long to develop his first crush. Carl (Elliott Tittensor) and girlfriend Maxine (Joanna Higson), long past that stage of innocence, start getting adventurous in the bedroom. The unique, barmy world of Shameless has returned.

Producer Lawrence Till says: "We are thrilled that the acting talents of Pauline McLynn and Valerie Lilley are to be joining our already celebrated cast on the Chatsworth Estate. This season we have continued to push the boundaries of storytelling: keeping the audience on the edge from the first frame to the last blast."

Shameless is written by a talented pool of writers including; Tom Higgins, Emma Taylor, Sarah Hooper, Kevin Erlis, Jack Lothian, Frank Rickarby, Darren Fairhurst, Davey Jones, Jimmy Dowdall, Phil Charles, Malcolm Campbell and Ian Kershaw. The series is filmed in Manchester and made by Company Pictures. Executive Producers are George Faber, Charlie Pattinson, Paul Abbott and David Threlfall. Producer is Lawrence Till, with Co-Producer Tom Higgins. Directors include: Lawrence Till, Paul Walker and David Threlfall.

Series 7 and Series 1 - 7 of the critically acclaimed drama will be available from Monday, 17th May 2010. The Series 1 - 7 Box Set includes all seven series, including all of the special features of each individual series' DVD release.

Shameless Series 7 DVD details Shameless Series 1-7 Box Set DVD

Released: 17th May 2010 17th May 2010
Price: £34.99 £99.99
Discs: 4-disc set 25-disc set
Running time: TBC TBC
Cert: TBC 18
Cat No: C4DVD10324C4DVD10325

NOTES TO EDITORS
Shameless has a vast accolade of awards and nominations including:

· 2009: BAFTA - Best Drama Series (nomination)
· 2008: National Television Awards - Most Popular Drama (nomination)
· 2007: Loaded LAFTA's Awards, Best DVD - Series 4; BAFTA Nominated, Best Drama Series
· 2006: BAFTA Nominated, Drama Series (nomination); BAFTA Nominated, Best Actress - Anne-Marie Duff (nomination)
· 2005: British Comedy Awards, Best TV Comedy Drama (won); Broadcast Awards, Drama Series (won); BAFTA Nominated, Pioneer Award for Innovation (nomination); RTS Awards, Best Writer - Paul Abbott (nomination); RTS Awards, Best Drama Series (nomination); Indie Awards, Best Drama (nomination); BAFTA, Best Drama Series (nomination)