Shelley's apartment has been burgled, and despite the ever presence of Desmond the security guard, no one seems to have seen or heard anything. S6 E2: It Nearly Always Happens to Somebody Else
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
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 peace is disturbed by noise from a neighbouring party. Desmond comes upstairs to check what's going on, but seems to be in more of a party mood than Shelley! S6 E4: The Party
Shelley's peace is disturbed by noise from a neighbouring party. Desmond comes upstairs to check what's going on, but seems to be in more of a party mood than Shelley! S6 E4: The Party
Shelley's back in 'advertising' But that's the least of his problems. He's overcharged for his electric bill. When he complains he finds himself in a tricky situation. S6 E5: Owed To The Electrician
Shelley's back in 'advertising' But that's the least of his problems. He's overcharged for his electric bill. When he complains he finds himself in a tricky situation. S6 E5: Owed To The Electrician
Desmond's rather attractive young niece Anne-Marie comes to visit, and Shelley takes rather a shine to her. Could love be in the air for the old cynic. S6 E6: Brief Encounter
After nearly five years away teaching in the Middle-East, Shelley flies back into the UK. He's shocked to find a new world of high rent, yuppies and wine bars. S7 E1: 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 world of high rent, yuppies and wine bars. S7 E1: The Return of Shelley
Shelley turns up for his first day for a new role at the local gym. After running into a vicar dressed as a chicken on the treadmill, his faith becomes severely tested. S7 E2: In God We Trust
Shelley's tube train gets stuck in a tunnel, With boredom ensuing, he decides the best course of action is to break the ice with his fellow-travellers. S5 E5: Tubes Help You Breed Less Easily
Shelley is all alone and he thinks he can hear a strange noise in his flat, which gives him a good excuse to get Desmond up to investigate and at least have someone to talk to! S5 E4: Noises Off
Fran starts divorce proceedings against Shelley and both hire lawyers. But can his inability to get out of bed in the mornings really be grounds for a degree absolute? S5 E3: Shelley Versus Shelley
With the prospect of meaningful employment looking unlikely, Shelley takes up office temping work and soon finds kindred spirits who share his philosophy for a brave new world! S5 E2: Brave New World
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 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
Shelley and Fran are very worried when 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 when the government cutbacks are announced, Shelley is concerned it is all going to go wrong. S4 E1: Unkindest Cuts
Shelley is busy rewiring the kitchen, there is also a serious case of dry rot under the stairs. Will some expert help enlighten him, or leave him left with his wires all crossed? S3 E6: Dry Rot
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'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
With their wedding looming, Fran and Shelley take the train to visit Fran's father - the first time he's ever met Shelley. Will Shelley and his new father-in-law hit it off, S1 E6: Elders and Betters
With their wedding looming, Fran and Shelley take the train to visit Fran's father - the first time he's ever met Shelley. Will Shelley and his new father-in-law hit it off, S1 E5: Elders and Betters
With their wedding looming, Fran and Shelley take the train to visit Fran's father - the first time he's ever met Shelley. Will Shelley and his new father-in-law hit it off, S1 E5: Elders and Betters
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. S1 E4: 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. S1 E4: The Distaff Side
Shelley isn't impressed when his local pub is destined for a makeover. He gets yet more grief at the Labour Exchange, who seem determined to put an end to his cushy lifestyle. S1 E2: The Nelson Touch
Intellectually-talkative (but terminal layabout) James Shelley and his writer girlfriend Fran are desperate to move out of their present shared accommodation into a home of their own. S1 E1: Moving In
Intellectually-talkative (but terminal layabout) James Shelley and his writer girlfriend Fran are desperate to move out of their present shared accommodation into a home of their own. S1 E1: Moving In