Nearest and Dearest

1968 – 1973
Ended
Comedy
~30m / ep
7 seasons
7.5/10

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.

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Latest: Season 7 · 1972

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E1. Cindernellie
Dec 21, 1972 · 30m
Eli gives the Christmas club money to a promoter who promises a share of the profits from the Christmas play he's producing. He promptly spends it, and when Nellie and the gang find out, they offer to take over the roles. During rehearsals, the promoter makes a break for it.
E2. Good Time Girl
Dec 28, 1972 · 30m
When local lothario Harry Hampton demands Eli repay a loan, Eli invites him to stay with him and Nellie in lieu of payment. This leads to Nellie getting a reputation as a good-time girl.
E3. The French Disconnection
Jan 11, 1973 · 30m
After a visit from a French restauranteur, the Pledges travel to Paris to introduce their pickles to the European market.
E4. Get Out of That
Jan 18, 1973 · 30m
The Pledges and the Tattersalls visit a health farm but when the diet proves inadequate, the call goes out to the pickers to bring them food.
E5. The One That Got Away
Jan 24, 1973 · 30m
Ex-POW Siegfried, who was taken in by The Pledge Household, returns and vows to help Nellie and Eli.
E6. The Visit
Jan 31, 1973 · 30m
Pledge's Pickles is all set for a Royal visit, and Nellie goes to great pains to get The Factory and staff ready.