Shelley's back in 'advertising', but that's the least of his problems when he's overcharged for his electric bill and gets into a tricky situation when he complains. S6 E5: Owed to the Electrician
Shelley's peace is disturbed by noise from a neighbouring party - Desmond comes upstairs to check what's going on, but he seems to be in more of a party mood than Shelley! S6 E4: The Party
Taking refuge in the local library, whom should Shelley run into but his old temping job mucker Malcolm - the two intellectual layabouts soon pick up where they left off. S6 E3: Of Cabbages and Kings
Shelley's apartment has been burgled - despite the presence of Desmond the security guard, no-one seems to have seen or heard anything. S6 E2: It Nearly Always Happens to Somebody Else
Shelley gets a surprise invite to his mum Isobel's place for lunch and Fran is invited too - will Isobel's attempts to get the couple back together over the meal table bear fruit? S6 E1: Dry Dreams
Shelley is still looking for work, and returns to the Easy Job Agency. He's in luck, there's a vacancy for a deep-fat chip fryer at the Dust Bowl burger bar. S5 E6: When The Chip Hits The Fan
Fran finally snaps and kicks Shelley out, so he turns to his best man Paul for help. Fortunately, Paul is going away for a year, and offers Shelley his empty apartment. S5 E1: On the Road to Damascus?
Fran finally snaps and kicks Shelley out, so he turns to his best man Paul for help. Fortunately, Paul is going away for a year, and offers Shelley his empty apartment. S5 E1: On the Road to Damascus?
Shelley and Fran are struggling to pay the bills; their misery is compounded when Shelley's former uni friend Den comes to visit complete with a good job and a flash car. S4 E6: Slaughterhouse Sling
Shelley has somehow pulled his back during the night - after a visit to the library and finally the doctor, he's still none the wiser as to the cause of his ailment. S4 E5: Mortal Coils
Shelley has somehow pulled his back during the night - after a visit to the library and finally the doctor, he's still none the wiser as to the cause of his ailment. S4 E5: Mortal Coils
Mrs H babysits Emma, allowing Shelley and Fran a rare night out together at the cinema - they then head to the pub and the topic of conversation soon turns to Armageddon! S4 E3: No News is Good
Mrs H babysits Emma, allowing Shelley and Fran a rare night out together at the cinema - they then head to the pub and the topic of conversation soon turns to Armageddon! S4 E3: No News is Good
When Shelley and Fran are very worried as Emma won't stop screaming the place down, Mrs H suggests they seek medical help to see what is the matter with her. S4 E2: A Drop of the Pink Stuff
Shelley sees permanent employment at the Foreign Office approaching fast, but he is concerned it is all going to go wrong when Government cutbacks are announced. S4 E1: Unkindest Cuts
Fran not only has to cope with delivering her offspring but also with Shelley trying to help - things move fast and Shelley needs to rush to the hospital to be at Fran's side. S3 E7: You Have to Laugh
Shelley is busy rewiring the kitchen - there is also a serious case of dry rot under the stairs, but will some expert help enlighten him or leave him left with his wires all crossed? S3 E6: Dry Rot
With time to kill, Shelley visits his favourite working man's cafe - however, his peace and quiet is soon disturbed when he catches the attention of a fellow customer. S3 E5: Universal Trust
Shelley is still unemployed - 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. S3 E4: Foreign Affairs
Shelley is still unemployed, 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. S3 E4: Foreign Affairs
Shelley's efforts at DIY at the new house are starting to take shape, All this hard graft though gets interrupted when his friend Paul comes to call in a spot of bother. S3 E3: Nor Iron Bars at Cage
Shelley is dragged back to reality as he visits the labour exchange to sign back on, but will his attempts to talk his way out of an honest day's work fall on deaf ears? S3 E2: Signing On
Shelley and Fran have moved into their new place and discover an unwanted mouse. And Shelley's latest cigarette ad campaign doesn't sit too well with him. S3 E1: Of Mice and Men
Shelley and his Best Man Paul spend the night before the wedding reflecting on past indiscretions. But how will they shape up as Shelley and Fran prepare to walk down the aisle. S2 E6: Dearly Beloved
Shelley and Fran enjoy a quiet day at home pondering on their child's future. But they're soon pulled back into the real world when the irascible Mrs H pops by for a cuppa! S2 E4: Hearth and Home
Shelley is still awake, but that's the least of his problems when the girl from the room upstairs takes an overdose, and collapses on the stairs. S2 E3: Tea and Sympathy
Shelley and Fran enjoy a quiet day at home pondering on their child's future. But they're soon pulled back into the real world when the irascible Mrs H pops by for a cuppa! S2 E4: Hearth and Home
Shelley is still awake, but that's the least of his problems when the girl from the room upstairs takes an overdose, and collapses on the stairs. S2 E3: Tea and Sympathy
Shelley is in a spot of bother at his ad agency when his scurrilous comments about his boss accidentally get taped, and the offending cassette tape gets into his boss's hands. S2 E2: Expletive Deleted
With the baby on the way, Shelley and Fran are house hunting. However, they are still a bit short on meeting the asking price, and may need some help from closer to home. S2 E1: Owner Occupiers
Shelley and Fran are due to throw a dinner party and Shelley is on cooking duties. But his culinary efforts are jeopardised by constant interruptions. Featuring Alan Rickman. S1 E7: Nowt So Queer
Ted decides to whisk Shelley away for a short sunshine break in Athens. However, when their flight is delayed, it starts to look as if his idea may never get off the ground. S11 E2: Come Fly With Me
Ted decides to whisk Shelley away for a short sunshine break in Athens. However, when their flight is delayed, it starts to look as if his idea may never get off the ground. S11 E2: Come Fly With Me
Shelley isn't entirely enthusiastic about the New Year's Eve celebrations, and plans an early night. However, Ted's house seems to have an open door policy. S10 E7: Forward To The Past
Shelley is troubled by his recurring and disturbing dream of standing in a supermarket checkout line and seeks professional help. but is he more sane than his psychiatrist? S10 E6: Brainstrain
Shelley's old friend Phil shows up, and in need of a best man for his latest wedding. But it seems that Shelley perhaps was not the first choice best man after all. S10 E5: Second Best Man
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 betting shop somehow seems to be beckoning. S10 E4: The Bug
Ted's 'old boys' stop by for a visit, and seem to have fun reminiscing about all their past indiscretions. Meanwhile, Shelley seeks some peaceful sanctuary at his new local pub. S10 E3: Golden Oldies
Ted's chances of beating the developers are helped when a TV company come to visit and interview him about his plight. Ted lays on his full poor old man act for cameras. S10 E2: A Question of Attitude
Shelley is looking for new digs, and lands up at the home of Ted Bishop, where a room is a very reasonable cost. The only problem is that developers are closing in on the house. S10 E1: A Trial Period
Shelley experiences painful visits to his optician and dentist. But none of these are more painful than listening to Graham's outpourings over the his loss of his beloved Carol! S9 E5: A Problem Aired
Shelley and Phil are making a good effort to try and have a Merry Christmas, but their hopes are dashed when a devastated Graham reveals that Carol has left him for another man. S9 E4: Cold Turkey
Shelley is working as a labourer, but his team's work is hampered by a reluctant pop star staging a video shoot, demanding they down tools so the filming can take place in peace. S9 E3: Killer Driller
Shelley takes Phil to his first ever soccer game, and attempts to educate him in the art of terrace etiquette. By chance, Carol and Graham are also in attendance. S9 E2: It's Only a Game
Shelley's new job working behind the bar of a pub is going as well, until he gets a visit from Jeremy, a member of the religious cult, the Christian Soldiers. S8 E7: The Gospel According to Shelley
Shelley has spent a tiring day in his new job, but when he gets back to his apartment, it seems all and sundry are determined to stop him having some well earned sleep. S8 E6: For Whom The Bell Tolls
Shelley's flat is invaded by journalists from the Fleet Street gutter press, digging around for any dirt he has on a former university friend who is now an MP. S8 E5: Day of The Reptile
When Shelley hears Carol and Graham's plans for early retirement pension schemes, he starts to realise he may have some serious thinking to do about his own financial future. S8 E4: Born Freeish
Carol is convinced she's pregnant, and seeks Shelley's wisdom and advice as to how to go forward. Graham also seems to be a changed man. S8 E3: A Happy Event