Shelley (1979)
James Shelley, an educated, sardonic, permanently unemployed "professional freelance layabout," has many battles with authority, the tax-man, his landlady, and his girlfriend Fran.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Moving In1979-07-12 · 30mShelley and his girlfriend Fran are looking for accomadation. After viewing unsuitable properties, they find a room at Mrs Hawkins' house.
- 2 2. The Nelson Touch1979-07-19 · 30mShelley 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 lifestyl
- 3 3. Gainfully Employed1979-07-26 · 30mFollowing 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 wakin
- 4 4. The Distaff Side1979-08-02 · 30mShelley 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 i
- 5 5. Elders and Betters1980-04-17Visiting 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
- 6 6. May the Best Man Win1980-04-24Shelley 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, an
- 7 7. Nowt So Queer1980-05-01Shelley'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 gam
Cast
Josephine Tewson
Samantha Beckinsale
Garfield Morgan
Warren Clarke
Hywel BennettBelinda Sinclair
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