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Nearest and Dearest

Season 5 (8 Episodes)

7 Seasons1970NR30m7.6

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 5 Episodes:

Episode 1 Make Yourself at Home

1. Make Yourself at Home

Aired: Dec 17, 1970

When Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, it falls on Nellie and Eli to pu...

Episode 3 Barefaced in the Park

3. Barefaced in the Park

Aired: Jan 14, 1971

A Prowler has been tormenting ladies in a local park, Walter is arrested and ...

Episode 4 A Man and a Woman

4. A Man and a Woman

Aired: Jan 21, 1971

The new coal man Snatcher Snelling becomes rather taken with a newly styled L...

Episode 5 Bottoms Up

5. Bottoms Up

Aired: Jan 28, 1971

Despite having no bar experience, Nellie takes over The running of The Spread...

Episode 6 X Marks the Spot

6. X Marks the Spot

Aired: Feb 11, 1971

Eli is struggling to cope with his role at The Pickling factory, so he sends ...

Episode 8 Lucky for Some

8. Lucky for Some

Aired: Feb 25, 1971

Desperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a Company Director, their...

Info about Nearest and Dearest

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Comedy