Shelley

Season 7

James Shelley, an educated, sardonic, permanently unemployed "professional freelance layabout," has many battles with authority, the tax-man, his landlady, and his girlfriend Fran.

Where to Watch Season 7

6 Episodes

The Return of Shelley
E1
The Return of ShelleyAfter 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 - but seems to have inadvertently parted company with his luggage...
In God We Trust
E2
In God We TrustShelley is settling back into life back in the UK, and 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...
Emergency Ward 9
E3
Emergency Ward 9After being mugged and having his wallet stolen, Shelley finds himself nursing his sore head in the local hospital ward. His brain doesn't appear to have sustained too much damage thankfully - although it seems the NHS may have further indignities to confound his pain...
One of Those Nights
E4
One of Those NightsIt's Shelley's birthday - but he's feeling a bit neglected, despite a solitary birthday card from Fran. During a visit to the local wine bar with Carol and Graham, a chance meeting gives him just the opportunity he needs to feel more in the 'party' mood...
Why Me?
E5
Why Me?When Shelley starts receiving hate-mail and threats, he starts to wonder whom he could have possibly upset - and calls in the police. Meanwhile, Carol thinks his time could be better spent repainting his flat - although her rates of hourly pay for services rendered seem to be criminal too...
The Big S
E6
The Big SWhen Graham becomes overwhelmed with stress at work, he finds some solace in the wisdom of Shelley.