Shelley (Season 3)

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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    Of Mice and Men (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1980-12-29

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Shelley and Fran are spending the night in their new house, which is undergoing renovation. Fran hears something scuttling inside in a bin liner and Shelley admits he forgot to throw the bag out. Their debate on whether to dispose of the rodent mutates into a heated discussion on his job.

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    Signing On (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1981-01-05

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Shelley is dragged back to reality as he endures a painful visit to the labour exchange to sign back on. He's prepared himself well though for the rocky road that lies ahead but will his attempts to talk his way out of an honest day's work fall on deaf ears?

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    Nor Iron Bars a Cage (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1981-01-12

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Shelley's efforts at DIY at the new house are starting to take shape, he's managed to put up a shelf in the kitchen at least. All this hard graft though gets interrupted when his friend Paul comes to call and as usual is in a spot of bother.

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    Foreign Affairs (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1981-01-19

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Shelley is still gainfully unemployed and his honest approach at interviews isn't exactly improving his job prospects. When an opportunity arises for a plum job at the foreign office, Fran and Mrs H feel a slightly different approach might see him going places.

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    Universal Trust (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1981-01-26

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: With Fran busy at her ante-natal class, Shelley seeks solace in a cafe. His peace is short-lived though, when he seems to attract the attentions of the local nutter.

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    Dry Rot (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1981-02-02

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Shelley is busy rewiring the kitchen and installing spotlights though he seems to be getting into a bit of a tangle. Worse still, there appears to be a serious case of dry rot under the stairs. Will some expert help enlighten him or leave him left with his wires all crossed?

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    You Have to Laugh (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1981-02-09

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: The day has finally arrived, and Fran is about to give birth. Things move fast and Shelley needs to rush to the hospital to be at her side. Fran not only has to deal with childbirth but also with Shelley's incessant banter.

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