Monica Gallagher is Frank's estranged, bisexual wife and mother to the entire Gallagher brood.
Absent for much of her children's upbringing due to her relationship with trucker Norma, Monica is welcomed back to the Gallagher home by most of her children, but not new mother-hen Debbie.
Not that Debbie's position as the voice of responsibility is threatened - Monica is a lazy and selfish woman who splits Frank and Sheila up, whilst leaving long suffering lover Norma sleeping in the Gallaghers' back yard.
"Buying a loaf of bread" in Series 6, Monica makes another run for it only to return once more in Series 8 looking to lay claim to her family...
