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Shelley

Shelley

★ 7.8/10•1979•25m•Comedy
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James Shelley, an educated, sardonic, permanently unemployed "professional freelance layabout," has many battles with authority, the tax-man, his landlady, and his girlfriend Fran.

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 12, 1979

Episodes

E130m

Moving In

Shelley and his girlfriend Fran are looking for accomadation. After viewing unsuitable properties, they find a room at Mrs Hawkins' house.

Jul 12, 1979

E230m

The Nelson Touch

Shelley isn't impressed when his local pub is destined for a kitsch makeover. He gets yet more grief at the Labour Exchange, who seem determined to put an end to his cushy lifestyle and endless payouts. Meanwhile, Fran has some news that may make him finally want to change his layabout ways.

Jul 19, 1979

E330m

Gainfully Employed

Following a drunken evening stint as Nelson at the Victory pub, Shelley wakes up in the morning next to a strange woman. He has some serious explaining to do, not to mention waking up to the reality of finding some permanent gainful employment.

Jul 26, 1979

E430m

The Distaff Side

Shelley has finally completed his week doing a 'proper' job at an advertising agency, but is a bit shocked when he sees how much tax is deducted from his first pay packet. Could it be that proposing marriage to Fran will lessen his financial burdens and provide much-needed tax relief?

Aug 2, 1979

E5

Elders and Betters

Visiting a health shop, Shelley is appalled at the high prices of some of the items. The moment he and Fran have long dreaded has arrived. Travelling by train, they arrive at the country home/farm of Gordon Smith, Fran's rich Dad.

Apr 17, 1980

E6

May the Best Man Win

Shelley is reunited with his oldest friend, Ned, whom he asks to be best man at his forthcoming wedding. Ned, unfortunately, is a 'Jack The Lad' type who loves to drink, smoke, and make love.

Apr 24, 1980

E7

Nowt So Queer

Shelley's attempts to prepare a dinner party meet with continual interruptions. A Jehovah's Witness is at the door and won't go away, plus the neighbour thinks Mrs H is on the game.

May 1, 1980

Actors

Josephine Tewson

Josephine Tewson

Samantha Beckinsale

Samantha Beckinsale

Garfield Morgan

Garfield Morgan

Warren Clarke

Warren Clarke

Hywel Bennett

Hywel Bennett

Belinda Sinclair

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