Nearest and Dearest (1968-1973)

Name: Nearest and Dearest
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1968-08-15
Rating: 70
Cast: Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle, Edward Malin

ITV1 Scripted

Audience Score

StarringHylda BakerJimmy JewelJoe Gladwin

DirectorsBill PodmoreJune Howson

WritersHarry Driver

NR August 15th, 1968Comedy7 Seasons, 46 Episodes

Plot

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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