Shane is an ITV sitcom written by and starring Frank Skinner and directed by Audrey Cooke, with the first series originally broadcast in 2004. Reviews were generally poor, but a second series was commissioned. After the second series had been recorded, contract differences between Frank Skinner and ITV arose; the second series, consisting a further six episodes has never been broadcast despite being finished and edited.
An American version of the show was piloted by CBS, with Skinner working as executive producer.
Plot
The show was about the title character, Shane (Skinner), a middle aged taxi driver, and his long suffering family. His wife, Myrtle, is a mature student who enjoys creative writing and amateur dramatics. Their children are daughter Velma, a seventeen-year-old feminist, and son Lenny, a pre-pubescent child who, much to Myrtle's disappointment, shows signs of developing a similar sense of humour to Shane.
Shane's best friend and boss is Bazza, with whom he spends much time down the pub. The barmaid at the pub is Sheila, whom Shane has a keen interest in.
Cast
Regular cast Frank Skinner - Shane Elizabeth Berrington - Myrtle Kelly Scott - Velma Tony Bignell - Lenny David Schneider - Bazza Carli Norris - Sheila
Guest cast Will Ashcroft - History teacher Lauren Buglioli - Audrey Harry Burton - Clive Robert Cameron - English teacher Richard Clues - Man with bird Angela Curren - Compère Simon Day - Suicidal Man Edna Dore - Great-gran Fiona Gillies - Violet Gerald Home - Crocodile Seeta Indrani - Fiancée Rosalind Knight - Gran Lily Lovett - Amelia Tanya Moody - Drama teacher Simon Slater - Gordon Leon Garner - Sam Matthew Thomas - Spotty kid Glenn Wrage - Vet
References
External links Paramount Comedy guide for Shane