Peter Tilbury
Director
Shelley (1979)
Series 1
James Shelley, an educated, sardonic, permanently unemployed "professional freelance layabout," has many battles with authority, the tax-man, his landlady, and his girlfriend Fran.
Released July 11, 1979
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.sarcasm, tmdb.anti-establishment, tmdb.sitcom, tmdb.unemployed, imdb.sitcom, imdb.layabout, imdb.educated + 18 more, imdb.british-comedy, imdb.sardonic, imdb.political-humor, imdb.unemployment, imdb.left-wing, imdb.landlady, imdb.mother, imdb.anti-establishment, imdb.1970s, imdb.1980s, imdb.girlfriend, imdb.writer, imdb.pregnancy, imdb.job, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.over-educated-man, imdb.loquacious-man
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Moving In
Shelley and his girlfriend Fran are looking for accomadation.
After viewing unsuitable properties, they find a room at Mrs Hawkins' house.
July 12, 1979, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
July 19, 1979, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
July 26, 1979, midnight
S1E4 - 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, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
April 17, 1980, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
April 24, 1980, midnight
S1E7 - 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, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 25 min.
Released: July 11, 1979
Last Air Date: Sept. 1, 1992, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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