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.

Seasons

Season 1

6 episodes

Season 2

5 episodes

Season 3

7 episodes

Season 4

5 episodes

Season 5

8 episodes

Season 6

8 episodes

Season 7

7 episodes

Cast

Hylda Baker

Nellie Pledge

Jimmy Jewel

Eli Pledge

Joe Gladwin

Stan Hardman

Madge Hindle

Lily Tattersall

Edward Malin

Walter Tattersall