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Discuss the Portrayal of Class Stereotypes in the Television Drama "Shameless". How does the Write/Director Subvert the Conventions of the Genre? Paul Abbot lived in Manchester throughout the early periods of his life. He lived and experienced the daily goings on first-hand, making his product, "Shameless", semi-autobiographical. Combining the reality of Manchester's underclass and his good sense of situational humour, Abbot moulded his most recently acclaimed TV drama with great intricacy. On many occasions, Abbot creates situations of which provide laughter for adult audiences, and additionally an accurate analysis of a social class forgotten and ignored by the surrounding society. Abbot is experienced in this to the extent that he can incorporate humour, without letting us question the verisimilitude of it all. One excellent demonstration of social class is at the breakfast table. We see Carl, aged 11, staring in admiration down at his two scrambled eggs, arranged like a pair of...

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