Frank (David Threlfall) will make do with a grimy portaloo as his makeshift Tardis in the show, according to The Sun.
It will also feature Frank's estranged wife Monica (Annabelle Apsion) as his sidekick and love interest.
The new series further sees Monica attempt to wrestle her husband and family back from librarian Libby Croker (Pauline McLynn).
Series 8 of Shameless begins January 10 on Channel 4 at 10pm.
