Shelley

- Season 3

(1980)

With their baby not long due, Shelley, Fran and Mrs H enjoy one final Christmas dinner before the patter of tiny feet comes into their lives. They're not short of visitors either to add to their seasonal cheer - although it isn't exactly the three wise men who come calling...

Shelley and Fran have moved into their new place - although their new-found happiness is jeopardized by an unwanted nocturnal mouse in their bedroom. But, that's only the start of their problems, as the latest cigarette ad camaign at Shelley's work doesn't sit too well with him - and he decides it may be time to disappear in a proverbial puff of smoke himself...

Shelley is dragged back to reality as he endures a painful visit to the labour exchange to sign back on. He's prepared himself well though for the rocky road that lies ahead - but will his attempts to talk his way out of an honest day's work fall on deaf ears?

Shelley's efforts at DIY at the new house are starting to take shape - well, he's managed to put up a shelf in the kitchen at least. All this hard graft though gets interrupted when his friend Paul comes to call - as usual, in a spot of bother. When the police later come calling, it seems they are also looking to nail something (or somebody) in the line of duty...

Shelley is still gainfully unemployed - and his honest approach at interviews isn't exactly improving his job prospects. 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...

With Fran busy at her ante-natal class, Shelley seeks solace in a cafe. His peace is short-lived though, when he seems to attract the attentions of the local nutter...

Shelley is busy rewiring the kitchen and installing spotlights - though he seems to be getting into a bit of a tangle. Worse still, there appears to be a serious case of dry rot under the stairs. Will some expert help enlighten him - or leave him left with his wires all crossed?

The day has finally arrived, and Fran is about to give birth. Things move fast, and Shelley needs to rush to the hospital to be at her side - leaving Fran not only having to deal with childbirth, but also with Shelley's incessant banter!