Hywel Bennett stars as James Shelley: an erudite, highly articulate graduate and bone-idle skiver who spends his days pondering life's philosophical implications whilst dodging the bureaucratic machinery that has the gall to insist that he actually work for a living. At the series' outset he shares a little North London bedsit with girlfriend Fran, but his life of reflective slothfulness comes increasingly under threat from the attentions of the labour exchange and the pressing realities of fatherhood, home-ownership, marriage and divorce A huge success for ITV, running for a total of ten series over thirteen years, Shelley features a masterful performance by Bennett with regular appearances by Warren Clarke and Garfield Morgan, and guest turns from Kenneth Cope, Alan Rickman, Leslie Ash, Fulton MacKay and James Grout, among many others. This set contains every episode of the initial run of six series, including the 1980 Christmas Special.
For the majority of people keen to master the great art of fly fishing one of the best starting points has to be on stillwater. With so much information to take on board from rods and reels right through to flies a well stocked lake at a managed fishery will help you to gain the experience and confidence you need to tackle more testing conditions. Along with a good location you will also require a well-qualified guide and there's no one better than fly casting champion the highly respected instructor Hywel Morgan to show you how it should be done. This programme is packed full of top tips from Hywel including picking the right tackle basic casting techniques and deciding which flies are appropriate at any given moment ensuring that you'll be catching fish in record time. Then it will simply be a case of practice making perfect as a whole lifetime of angling pleasure awaits you whether at the lakeside or as you progress along the river bank.
A long-running success for ITV lasting for ten series over thirteen years Shelley features a masterful performance by Hywel Bennett as the bone-idle graduate-philosopher, cast adrift on a sea of unemployment. This set contains the complete sixth series, also featuring Belinda Sinclair as girlfriend Fran, and Garfield Morgan (The Sweeney) as hall porter Desmond; Fulton McKay, Max Wall and Robert Raglan guest-star. It’s been months since Fran gave Shelley the elbow until he can prove himself, economically speaking. In this sixth and final series, his ceaseless battle with bureaucracy sees him staging a sit-in at the electricity board and spending a night in a police cell, while enduring loneliness, burglary, and a visit from his mother who’s on a mission to reconcile him with Fran. But most distressing of all... he has to live without his toaster!
Grow up a Cutler and you don't have to worry about career plans. The real family business is crime and extortion. When the Cutlers take over a high class restaurant Joey sees a way to step back from the violence and get involved in a legitimate business that will keep his wife and kids safe. In an atmosphere of jealousy betrayal sibling resentment and deeply hidden secrets it's clear that family tensions within the Cutler firm are more sinister and threatening than anything rival gangs can hit them with.
James Shelley is trying to show willing. Exasperated by his constant procrastination wife Fran has now given him his marching orders and there are even the rumblings of divorce proceedings. So Shelley becomes something of a regular at the 'Easy Job' agency in an effort to find tolerable work and win back Fran's respect - his travails taking him from a hard day's slog in the City to the joys of the 'Dust-Bowl' Burger Bar... A long-running success for ITV - lasting for ten series over thirteen years - Shelley featured a masterful performance by Hywel Bennett as the bone-idle graduate philosopher cast adrift on a sea of unemployment. This set contains the complete fifth series originally screened in 1982 and also starring Belinda Sinclair as Fran Warren Clarke (Dalziel and Pascoe) as Shelley's friend and giver of temporary refuge Paul and Garfield Morgan (The Sweeney) as ever-present hall porter Desmond.
Join Hywel for a Stillwater Fly Fishing masterclass that will shape your technique and quite literally point you in the right direction. From tackle to casting let Hywel show you how it's done following his step-by-step guide to getting the very best out of any water you choose in which to fish. Learn first hand the secrets of Hywel's success and take note of his top tips for reading water conditions and understanding basic entomology.
Stillwater Fly Fishing - Just for Starters has everything you need to know about Fly fishing! From tackle to flies and bait selection to casting there's a great deal to discover and with Fly Casting Champion Hywel Morgan on hand to guide you through the pleasures and the pitfalls your sure to be fishing in no time!
Fly Fishing is without doubt one of the most traditional forms of angling and there are more people than ever turning to this ancient pastime to combat the stresses and strains of 21st Century life. However before getting started it's essential to learn the art of Fly Casting and who better to demonstrate than Hywel Morgan a World Casting Champion and very experienced Fly Casting instructor. After teaching for over twenty-five years Hywel knows all the tricks for getting you casting properly and will have you achieving great results without too much effort. From matching rods and lines to explaining everything you need to know about rod action and line weight working together Hywel will put you on the fast track to successful Fly Casting in no time. And with his easy going attitude this is one step-by-step guide that is extremely informative.
There is no more traditional country scene than the sight of a fly fisherman knee to waist deep in a gently flowing river elegantly casting a fly in the hope of landing a fine catch. However this is one pastime that is definitely not quite as easy as it might look unless of course you have the perfect guide to point you in the right direction. In this programme we join Hywel Morgan a World Fly Casting Champion and extremely experienced instructor who will be happy to share the secrets of his river fly fishing success. From the very basics of tackle and fly selection right through to reading the water and the conditions you'll discover everything you need to know to get started. In an age when life is more stressful than it's ever been there could be no better way to relax than to take up river fly fishing and with the help of Hywel Morgan and his well proven techniques chances are you'll find yourself actually catching some excellent fish.
In Stillwater Fly Fishing: Just Deserts Fly Casting Champion Hywel Morgan shows you some of his favourite waters to really put the icing on the cake. If you already have a basic working knowledge of Fly Fishing and regularly bring home a good catch let Hywel demonstrate how to tighten up every aspect of your technique and help you achieve your maximum potential. To Fly Fish is a joy but to Fly Fish well is an absolute delight and with Hywel as your guide you can be assured of your just deserts.
A maniac is on the loose. Murdering young women. Painting the walls with blood and hiding their bodies. Where? Only the killer knows... During a steamy sexual liaison Jake Summer's lover is viciously murdered by a crazed serial killer leaving her bereaved husband Chad in big financial trouble. Feeling guilty Jake helps Chad claim the life insurance money. But a hard-nosed insurer L. T. Harvey has other ideas: The corpse is still missing. And no body means no pay out. So Jake
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