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.
Nearest and Dearest (Season 1)
It Comes to Us All (Episode 1)
Air date: 1968-08-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The sun is setting on twelve tons of pickled onions. A dynasty is dying – and who's left?
Lead Me to the Altar (Episode 2)
Air date: 1968-08-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A little late love for Nellie – but was it worth keeping the home fires burning?
The Danger List (Episode 3)
Air date: 1968-08-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: If you go a funny colour, lie low; it's all in the mind. They can cure anything these days.
Take a Letter (Episode 4)
Writer: Tom Brennand
Air date: 1968-09-05
Runtime: 30 min
You Make Me Feel So Young (Episode 5)
Writer: Tom Brennand
Air date: 1968-09-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The elixir of youth – an old wives' tale or a racing certainty? Well, if it worked for Stan!
The Wrong Side of the Sheets (Episode 6)
Writer: Harry Driver
Air date: 1968-09-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An accident of birth – but does it really matter what you are? It happens in the best families.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 5
Episodes 7
Episodes 5
Episodes 8
Episodes 8
Episodes 7