Shameless - Series 1-5 - Complete [DVD] [2003]

When series one of Shameless first showed on tv, I didn't really take much notice of it to be honest as I didn't really think it would be my cup of tea.After hearing a couple of friends raving on about the show and catching a couple of the new episodes and a few re-runs of the series one, I realised how wrong my first impressions of the show was and decided to purchase the series 1-4 dvd from Amazon so I could catch up to date with the current series.If you are new to Shameless like myself, the show is set on the fictional Chatsworth Housing Estate and follows the everyday lives of the Gallagher family. The first series mainly centres around Frank who is head of the Gallagher family, although from the second series onwards the writters centre each episode on a different members of the family and the Chatsworth Housing Estate to a certain degree.Part of the genious of the show is just how spot on the creators have managed to nail the gritty realism of the rough life on a housing estate which is portrayed in the show. If you go to any city in the UK, I can guarantee you that you will be able to find an estate just like Chatsworth or a family just like the Gallaghers and this is what makes the show so special because it would not work unless the writters got the atmosphere and the storylines absolutely 100% true to life.The show is full of a great collection of main characters. Everybody will no doubt like myself grow to have a favourite character, wether it be drunk and rambling Frank, daughter Debbie - the wise beyond her years and smart mouthed mother figure of the family or Carl who just appears to be obsessed with breast and constantly getting laid. Each and every one of the brilliant member of the family is creation of utter brilliance.The entire series 1-4 boxset is made up of 11 discs cotaining a total number of 34 episodes which for anybody new to show should be more than enough to put you up until the fith series is release on dvd later this year.If the 34 episodes housed in this boxset is not enough for you, the creators of this dvd set has also very kindly squeezed tones of special features including: Meet the cast, A feature lengh Christmass Special, Audio commentarys, Feature lengh New Years Special, Mockumentary: Being Alice Barry (Lillian Unpeeled) and much more.whether your a new comer to the show like myself of a long established member of the already huge fan base looking for a worthy addition to your dvd collection, this boxset is a must have.Absolutely the best British comedy series I have seen for a decade!

I have watched every episode of this show on TV. I purchased the boxset for my sister who has been living abroad for the last few years, & missed out on the great "Shameless". This has caused a few family rows, as everyone wants to watch it & are all fighting over the boxset!This show is fantastic & although abit far fetched sometimes (in my view anyway), well worth watching!Not recommended for children or those easily offended!

Brilliantly written, wonderfully acted and all round its very true to life for many communities around the country.There's a Frank in every town. Often more than one.This comedic drama has to be one of the best programmes on TV over the past 20 years.You'll smile, laugh, cry and dispair, all in the same episode.Great boxset of the first 5 seasons.

Buying this little box set works out a lot cheaper then buying the separate SeriesWas brought for a present for my other half, and she was thrilled to bits with itI ordered - i Received - I watchedWhat else do you expect from a DVD Set?At the price its worth it tho

a little funny but not great

What can I say zoverstocks is the name I look for whether buying new or used as the quality is always brilliant. Goes without saying I've gotta buy the rest of the series. scatta

Superb loved it!

Hours of laughs!!

I love this show, my husband got me hooked on about the middle of the third season, didnt always get to watch cause of work. Now I am excited to watch from day one. Once I see them all I will start collecting each and every season after. This is the on season set of a tv show I have ever ordered, thats how much I love this show

Für alle die britischen Humor mögen ist diese Serie das Richtige! Die ersten 3 Staffeln wurden in UK von 2004-2006 auf Channel 4 ausgestrahlt. Absoluter Hingucker der ersten beiden Staffeln ist James McAvoy als "Steve McBride", Freund der ältesten Tochter "Fiona". Nach den ersten 2 Staffeln ist er leider ausgestiegen.

Exclusivement en anglais. Mais un vrai bonheur de suivre les Gallagher. Dévoré les trois saisons en un rien de temps.

So happy hoe fast my order came and can't wait to sit down and watch these dvd'sAnd would also like to add how awesome the package was when it arrived 100% happy

The wife is hooked. Okay, so I watch it too. Set was well packaged and complete.