Shelley (1979)
Synopsis
James Shelley, an educated, sardonic, permanently unemployed "professional freelance layabout," has many battles with authority, the tax-man, his landlady, and his girlfriend Fran.
First Air Date: 1979-07-12
Last Air Date: 1992-09-01
Number of Seasons: 10
Number of Episodes: 69
Created By: Peter Tilbury
Networks: ITV1
Top Cast
- Josephine Tewson as N/A
- Samantha Beckinsale as N/A
- Garfield Morgan as N/A
- Warren Clarke as N/A
- Hywel Bennett as N/A
- Belinda Sinclair as N/A
- Al Matthews as N/A
- John Barron as N/A
- Marsha Fitzalan as N/A
- Kenneth Cope as N/A
Seasons
Series 1 (1979)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Moving In
Shelley and his girlfriend Fran are looking for accomadation. After viewing unsuitable properties, they find a room at Mrs Hawkins' house.
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Ep. 2: 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.
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Ep. 3: 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.
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Ep. 4: 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?
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Ep. 5: 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.
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Ep. 6: 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.
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Ep. 7: 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.
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