Shameless Xmas 2004

Kev expands his festive activities by vending counterfeit meat at the Jockey public house, turning a simple Christmas promotion into a dubious side‑business. His scheme pushes goodwill to the brink when a food‑poisoning outbreak spreads across the Chatsworth estate, threatening the holiday spirit.

The Shameless Christmas Special is a stand‑alone episode presented as a programme within the series. Classified under the episode genre, it offers a festive installment that fits neatly into the show’s broader format. In this particular outing, Kev decides to broaden the holiday spirit by peddling low‑quality, imitation meat at the local Jockey. His makeshift stall becomes the centre of his attempt to spread cheer, but the substandard fare quickly proves more trouble than triumph. Kev’s well‑meaning venture pushes the limits of goodwill when the tainted meat triggers a bout of food poisoning that sweeps across the Chatsworth estate. The outbreak forces the community to confront the consequences of his bargain‑basement offering, turning a light‑hearted holiday scheme into a serious health scare. The incident at the Jockey and its fallout at Chatsworth underline how Kev’s effort to brighten the season spirals into a crisis, highlighting the thin line between festive generosity and unintended harm.