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Nearest and Dearest
Overview
Nearest and Dearest is a British television sitcom that ran from 1968 to 1973. A total of 46 episodes were made, 18 in monochrome and 28 in colour. The series, produced by Granada Television for ITV, was set in Colne, Lancashire, in the North West of England. Nellie and Eli Pledge may be siblings, but their personalities are polar opposites. If not for inheritance, they would never even think of becoming business partners for five years.
Status
Ended
Created By
Vince Powell
Network
ITV1
Seasons & Episodes
Series 5
Episodes
Make Yourself at Home
When Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, Nellie and Eli must put them up.
Compliments of the Season
Mother Nature scuppers Nellie's plans for a surprise Christmas lunch at a nice hotel for Eli and herself.
Barefaced in the Park
A prowler has been tormenting ladies in a local park. When Walter is arrested and questioned, Nellie wants to prove his innocence.
A Man and a Woman
Nellie isn't happy when the new coal man, Snatcher Snelling, becomes rather taken with a newly-styled Lily.
Bottoms Up
Despite having no bartending experience, Nellie takes over running the Spread Eagle Pub for a friend.
X Marks the Spot
Eli is struggling to cope with his role at the pickling factory, so he sends for a manager. The Labour Exchange sends Major Lovelace.
Something in the Night
A burglar has been operating in the local area; his latest victims are Lily and Walter. Keen to protect her valuables, Nellie hides her treasured possessions.
Lucky for Some
Desperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a company director; their motive: to share in his recent windfall.
Top Cast
Hylda Baker
Nellie Pledge
Jimmy Jewel
Eli Pledge
Joe Gladwin
Stan Hardman
Madge Hindle
Lily Tattersall
Edward Malin
Walter Tattersall
