Shameless UK: where are the original cast now?

The main and most iconic Shameless character, Frank is the only one in the series from the start right up until the final episode.

David has since starred alongside Jude Law in film Black Sea. He's also accumulated many theatre credits - notably performing for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

'Sent by God, total angel' Debbie Gallagher was a main character from season one right the way through to season six, after which she left to inexplicably join the army.

After leaving Shameless, Rebecca went on to star in TV shows like Waterloo Road and Casualty.

'Total gobshite' Lip was the eldest of the Gallagher brothers and was on the show from the start until series five, briefly returning in season eleven.

Since leaving Shameless, Jody has appeared in a number of TV shows - including Waterloo Road, EastEnders, Casualty, Inspector George Gently and Holby City

'Alot like his mum' Ian Gallagher was in the show from the start till series 7, and was involved in several major storylines - such as his affair with Cash in the first season.

Since leaving the show, Gerard has starred in a number of short films as well as some major TV roles. This year he stars as Tommy Marshall in Netflix's The English Game and as Halig on Amazon Prime's The Last Kingdom.

Mandy was the only daughter of the criminal Maguire family, and had a baby with Lip before her death in season six.

Since leaving Shameless, Samantha appeared in shows such as Holby City and Doctors. She now teaches acting at Mid-Chester college and occasionally features in indie shorts.

Veronica was the Gallagher's neighbour that would 'lend you anything (well not anything)'. She starred in the show from the start until series 4.

Since leaving Shameless, Maxine has become a national treasure with a very successful acting career - appearing in BBC's The Village, Black Mirror, and Three Girls. She's got a load of major film titles to her name, too, including Funny Cow, Judy, and Cake.

Kev was the boyfriend of Veronica, who appeared in the show from series 1 - 4, then returned in series 8 and 11.

Since leaving Shameless, Dean starred in film Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, as well as BBC shows like The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister and Frankie.

'Big help, massive help' Fiona was the sensible eldest sibling of the Gallagher family, who appeared in the show from the start until series 2. She also appeared in the final episode.

Since leaving Shameless, Anne-Marie earned BAFTA nominations for her roles in The Virgin Queen, Nowhere Boy and Suffragette. Most recently she's starred in His Dark Materials, Sex Education and the BBC drama The Salisbury Poisonings.While on the show, she got together with her on screen boyfriend James Mcavoy, and they had a son in 2010. They announced their amicable divorce in 2016.

Steve was the car thief boyfriend of Fiona, who featured in the show from the start through to series 2.

Since leaving the show, James has had a very successful film career - he has most notably starred in the X-Men series. He also appeared in The Chronicles Of Narnia as the faun Mr Tumnus, and The Last King Of Scotland.