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Nearest and Dearest

Season 3 (7 Episodes)

7 Seasons1969NR30m7.6

On the death of their father Joshua, siblings Eli and Nellie Pledge inherit the family business, Pledge's Purer Pickles, at Colne, Lancashire, in the north of England. Their faithful workers include the myopic Stan Hardman, Bert Taylor and...

On the death of their father Joshua, siblings Eli and Nellie Pledge inherit the family business, Pledge's Purer Pickles, at Colne, Lancashire, in the north of England. Their faithful workers include the myopic Stan Hardman, Bert Taylor and Grenville. Transport is provided by Storm the cart horse. Never far away are second cousin Lily and her husband Walter. While Nellie works hard to keep the business going, Eli prefers to indulge in the delights of beer, cigarettes and young women.

Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 3 Get Up Them Stairs

3. Get Up Them Stairs

Aired: Oct 23, 1969

Lily learns that she and Walter aren't legally married, Nellie takes it upon ...

Episode 5 Getting to Know You

5. Getting to Know You

Aired: Nov 6, 1969

Eli is planning a weekend away, Nellie wants to decorate the cellar, an error...

Info about Nearest and Dearest

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Comedy