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    TV Episode | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

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Absent Parents (Season 5, Episode 9)
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TV Episode | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Monica's mother Joan turns up with Alzheimers and a bag full of pills. Years earlier she had neglected Monica and let her boyfriend abuse the girl. Now,though only half lucid,she begs forgiveness before over-dosing. The Maguire boys plan a...See moreMonica's mother Joan turns up with Alzheimers and a bag full of pills. Years earlier she had neglected Monica and let her boyfriend abuse the girl. Now,though only half lucid,she begs forgiveness before over-dosing. The Maguire boys plan a party with Mimi and Paddy away and trust to a scam instigated by Carl to finance it,only to find he has outsmarted them. Stan declares his love for Yvonne in the shop. Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
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Paul Abbott (creator) | Emma Frost (written by) | Stephen Russell (written by)
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Updated May 21, 2008

Release date
Feb 26, 2008 (United Kingdom)
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24 cast members
Name Known for
Annabelle Apsion
Monica Gallagher Monica Gallagher   See fewer
Sarah Byrne
Meena Karib Meena Karib   See fewer
Rebecca Atkinson
Karen Maguire Karen Maguire   See fewer
Gerard Kearns
Ian Gallagher Ian Gallagher   See fewer
Aaron McCusker
Jamie Maguire Jamie Maguire   See fewer
Kelli Hollis
Yvonne Karib Yvonne Karib   See fewer
Rebecca Ryan
Debbie Gallagher Debbie Gallagher   See fewer
Samantha Siddall
Mandy Maguire Mandy Maguire   See fewer
Nicky Evans
Shane Maguire Shane Maguire   See fewer
Tina Malone
Mimi Maguire Mimi Maguire   See fewer
Ciaran Griffiths
Mickey Maguire Mickey Maguire   See fewer
Sean Gilder
Paddy Maguire Paddy Maguire   See fewer
Warren Donnelly
Stan Waterman Stan Waterman   See fewer
David Threlfall
Frank Gallagher Frank Gallagher   See fewer
Johnny Bennett
Liam Gallagher Liam Gallagher   See fewer
Lola Yoxall
Baby Katie Baby Katie   See fewer
Macy Yoxall
Baby Katie Baby Katie   See fewer
Dystin Johnson
Norma Starkey Norma Starkey   See fewer
Alice Barry
Lillian Tyler Lillian Tyler   See fewer
Michael Legge
Tom O'Leary Tom O'Leary   See fewer
Elliott Tittensor
Carl Gallagher Carl Gallagher   See fewer
Amanda Ryan
Carrie Rogers Carrie Rogers   See fewer
Anne Reid
Joan Dallimore Joan Dallimore   See fewer
Paul J. Dove
Jockey Pub's Client (uncredited) Jockey Pub's Client (uncredited)   See fewer
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