Seasons & Episodes
Moving In
Shelley and his girlfriend Fran are looking for accomadation. After viewing unsuitable properties, they find a room at
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 Excha
Gainfully Employed
Following a drunken evening stint as Nelson at the Victory pub, Shelley wakes up in the morning next to a strange woman.
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
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 d
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, unfortuna
Nowt So Queer
Shelley's attempts to prepare a dinner party meet with continual interruptions. A Jehovah's Witness is at the door and
Owner Occupiers
Shelley, now in work, looks for somewhere to live with wife-to-be Fran and their impending child. A visit to the local
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Shelley has to come up with a sales campaign for a new range of Instant Paella. The stuff proves hard to market as it i
Tea and Sympathy
Shelley is working on an ad campaign for striped pyjamas when a crisis interrupts his train of thought. A fellow lodger
Hearth and Home
Shelley and Fran are in their bed-sit as usual. She is engrossed in a dog-eared copy of George Orwell's 'Keep The Aspid
Fully Furnished
Shelley wants to buy an old book in a junk shop but the dealer tries to make him think it is worth far more than it real
Dearly Beloved
Mrs.H and Shelley's mother spend the night at Fran's Dad's palatial house in Shropshire. Isobel's liberal attitude to l
Of Mice and Men
Shelley and Fran are spending the night in their new house, which is undergoing renovation. Fran hears something scuttli
Signing On
Shelley is dragged back to reality as he endures a painful visit to the labour exchange to sign back on. He's prepared
Nor Iron Bars a Cage
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 l
Foreign Affairs
Shelley is still gainfully unemployed and his honest approach at interviews isn't exactly improving his job prospects.
Universal Trust
With Fran busy at her ante-natal class, Shelley seeks solace in a cafe. His peace is short-lived though, when he seems
Dry Rot
Shelley is busy rewiring the kitchen and installing spotlights though he seems to be getting into a bit of a tangle. Wor
You Have to Laugh
The day has finally arrived, and Fran is about to give birth. Things move fast and Shelley needs to rush to the hospital
Unkindest Cuts
After a long period of inactivity, Shelley is psyching himself up for signing off at long last at the job centre with hi
A Drop of the Pink Stuff
Baby Emma won't stop crying, and Shelley and Fran are at their wits' ends. Mrs H soon comes calling, and suggests they s
No News is Good
Mrs H comes over to babysit Emma, allowing Shelley and Fran a rare night out together at the cinema. The film doesn't qu
Credit Where Credit's Due
The utility billls are piling up in the Shelley household but, with his ongoing unemployed status still unresolved, the
Mortal Coils
Shelley has a bit of a rude awakening in the morning - he's somehow pulled his back during the night. After a visit to
Slaughterhouse Sling
Shelley & Fran are still struggling to pay the bills and their misery is compounded further when Shelley's former Uni fr
On the Road to Damascus
After Fran finally snaps and turns Shelley out on his ear, he turns to his best man Paul for help. Fortunately, Paul is
Brave New World
With the prospect of meaningful employment looking even more unlikely than ever, Shelley is left with no option other th
Shelley Versus Shelley
Shelley is dismayed when Fran starts divorce proceedings against him meaning they both have to hire lawyers. But can hi
Noises Off
Shelley is all alone in his eighth-floor flat on a Sunday afternoon feeling bored and going a bit stir crazy. He thinks
Tubes Help You Breed Less Easily
Shelley's tube train gets stuck in a tunnel, and doesn't appear to be moving anytime soon. With terminal boredom ensuin
When the Chip Hits the Fan
Shelley is still reluctantly looking for work so returns to the Easy Job Agency. He's in luck, there's a vacancy for a
Dry Dreams
Shelley gets a surprise invite to his mum Isobel's place for lunch and not only that, Fran is invited too. Will Isobel'
It Nearly Always Happens to Somebody Else
Shelley comes home from a rare hard day's work to find his apartment has been burgled. Despite the ever-presence of Des
Of Cabbages and Kings
Taking refuge in the local library, whom should Shelley run into but his old temping-job mucker Malcolm. The two intell
The Party
Shelley's peace is disturbed by noise from a neighboring apartment, it appears there's a party going on. Desmond comes
Owed to the Electrician
Shelley's back in 'advertising', although it appears he may have to work his way back up. But that's the least of his p
Brief Encounter
Desmond's rather attractive young niece Anne-Marie comes to visit and Shelley takes rather a shine to her. Could love b
The Return of Shelley
After nearly five years away teaching in the Middle-East, Shelley flies back into the UK. He's shocked to find a new wo
In God We Trust
Shelley is settling back into life in the UK and turns up for his first day for a new role at the local gym. After runn
Emergency Ward 9
After being mugged and having his wallet stolen, Shelley finds himself nursing his sore head in the local hospital ward.
One of Those Nights
It's Shelley's birthday but he's feeling a bit neglected, despite a solitary birthday card from Fran. During a visit to
Why Me?
When Shelley starts receiving hate-mail and threats, he starts to wonder whom he could have possibly upset and calls in
The Big S
When Graham becomes overwhelmed with stress at work, he finds some solace in the wisdom of Shelley.
The Artful Lodger
Shelley starts a job training in telesales but is still struggling to pay the rent. Meanwhile, when an old friend drops
Shelley Washes Whiter
Shelley's old friend Phil is now ensconced as his new lodger and is keen to assist in getting him a new job after gettin
A Happy Event
Carol is convinced she's pregnant, and seeks Shelley's wisdom and advice as how to go forward. Graham also seems to be
Born Freeish
When Shelley hears Carol and Graham's plans for early retirement he starts to realize he may have some serious thinking
Day of the Reptile
Shelley'a flat is invaded by journalists from the Fleet Street gutter press, digging around for any dirt he has on a for
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Shelley has spent a long and tiring day in his new job as a London tour guide, and is absolutely exhausted. The trouble
The Gospel According to Shelley
Shelley's new weekend job working behind the bar of a quiet pub is going as well as can be expected, until he gets a vis
Wages of Virtue
Shelley finds a wallet stuffed full of money dropped on the pavement and no indication as to whom the owner might be. C
It's Only a Game
Shelley takes Phil to his first-ever soccer game, and attempts to educate him in the art of terrace etiquette. By chanc
Killer Driller
Shelley is working as a laborer on a new docklands development, but his team's work is hampered by a reluctant pop star
Cold Turkey
Shelley and Phil are making a good effort to try and have a merry Christmas but their hopes are dashed when a devastated
A Problem Aired
Shelley is left to contemplate the aging process - following slightly painful visits to his optician and dentist. But n
Help!
Shelley's visit to a service station becomes an ordeal when he's caught up in the middle of a robbery by baseball bat-wi
A Trial Period
Shelley is looking for new digs, and lands up at the home of Ted Bishop where a room is up for rent at a very reasonable
A Question of Attitude
Ted's chances of beating the developers are helped when a TV company come to visit and interview him about his plight.
Golden Oldies
Ted's 'old boys' stop by for a visit, and seem to have fun reminiscing about all their past indiscretions. Meanwhile, S
The Bug
Ted can't help but notice that Shelley seems to be on a lucky streak. With luck like this, where can he go wrong. The b
Second Best Man
Shelley's old friend Phil shows up and is in need of a best man for his latest wedding. Is Shelley first choice for bes
Brainstrain
Shelley is troubled by his recurring and disturbing dream of standing in a supermarket checkout line and seeks professio
The Deep End
Shelley is delighted to hear that his daughter Emma will be coming over from Canada in a couple of weeks to visit him.
Come Fly With Me
Ted has the bright idea to whisk Shelley away for a short sunshine break in Athens. However, when their flight is delay
Love is ...
Ted's young friend Ravi is concerned about his upcoming arranged marriage, and is looking for a way to escape it. When
A Little Learning
Shelley disapproves of the lengths that Ted will go to in order to win a grudge match in his local pub quiz league.
Happy Birthday - R.I.P.
Ted is upset that nobody has remembered his birthday so takes to his bed pretending he has a bad back. His mood is not
Accountants & Zulus
Ted persuades Shelley to come along to the local night school classes.
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