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 the ITV network, was set in Colne, Lancashire, in the North West of England.
Nearest and Dearest (Season 4)
A Price on Your Head (Episode 1)
Writer: John Stevenson
Air date: 1970-05-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eli isn't pleased to learn that Nellie has taken out an insurance policy on him in case of accident or death, so he takes one out on her, and the pair eagerly await an accident.
A Young Man's Fancy (Episode 2)
Writer: John Stevenson
Air date: 1970-05-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eli has brought a new fur coat for his fiancée Marlene. Nellie takes an instant dislike to her and determines to prove that she is no good.
When You've Got to Go (Episode 3)
Writer: Tom Brennand
Air date: 1970-05-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Nellie's had enough. She's reached the end of her tether and can no longer skivvy for her brother so she's decided to move out.
When Love Walks In (Episode 4)
Writer: Tom Brennand
Air date: 1970-06-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Eli is trying to sell the business to Leonard Longbottom, but he also needs to convince Nellie to sell. Then Leonard falls for Nellie.
An Open-and-Shut Case (Episode 5)
Writer: John Stevenson
Air date: 1970-06-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: With the workers off sick, it falls on Nellie, Eli, Lily, and Walter to keep the pickle production line going.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 5
Episodes 7
Episodes 5
Episodes 8
Episodes 8
Episodes 7