Back to Shelley: Belinda Sinclair remembers playing Fran in the hit 70s/80s ITV sitcom

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageHe was everyone’s loveable layabout. Shelley played by Hywell Bennett was huge, pulling in massive viewing figures in the 70s and 80s. Very much of its time, when unemployment soared in the early years of Thatcher’s government, Shelley (produced by Thames Television) kicked back against authority and with his sardonic wit captivated millions going through the same situati...