TV series
The Return of Shelley
1988–1992, English, on ITV1.
After nearly five years away teaching in the Middle East, Shelley flies back to the UK. He's shocked to find a new world of high rent, yuppies, and wine bars - but Shelley is still Shelley - ready wit, work-shy behavior, and all.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 32
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1992
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Latest episode
S4 E6: Accountants and Zulus
Aired 1 September 1992
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 11 October 1988
- Last aired
- 1 September 1992
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Return of Shelley: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Return of Shelley are there?
The Return of Shelley has 4 seasons and 32 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Return of Shelley finished?
Yes. The Return of Shelley ended in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
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