Shelley is a comedy TV series first aired in 1979. The show has gained attention for its storyline, performances, and production quality. Viewers can explore detailed information including cast, ratings, plot summary, and similar recommendations on CinemaToday.
James Shelley, an educated, sardonic, permanently unemployed "professional freelance layabout," has many battles with authority, the tax-man, his landlady, and his girlfriend Fran.
Acting
Shelley consists of multiple seasons with engaging episodes that expand the storyline and character development.
1979 | 7 Episodes
1980 | 6 Episodes
1980 | 7 Episodes
1982 | 6 Episodes
1982 | 6 Episodes
1983 | 6 Episodes
1988 | 6 Episodes
Shelley is (still) separated from Fran, and lives on his own, doing his best to avoid obtaining gainful employment. The series begins with Shelley returning to the UK from Kuwait after teaching English for several years, only to find that his calls to his old friends are now screened by answering machines and that yuppieness has taken root in his old neighbourhood.
1989 | 13 Episodes
1990 | 6 Episodes
1992 | 6 Episodes
Shelley is now a lodger with Ted Bishop. Ted's house is the only one left in his street, the other residences having been demolished to make way for a leisure centre. Shelley moves in as lodger to help Ted with his fight against the developers who want to demolish the house Ted has lived in his whole life.
7.8/10
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Popularity Score
Shelley has received positive audience ratings, reflecting its popularity and viewer engagement worldwide.
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