Paul Abbott (“Touching Evil”; “State of Play”), one of the leading scribes in contemporary British television, created this innovative, gritty and profane comedy drama about a dysfunctional working-class family in northern England. For the six children of hapless Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall) it’s “us against the world,” which usually requires bending all the rules. Awarded a BAFTA (UK TV’s Emmy®) for Best Dramatic Series.