Nearest and Dearest (Season 5)

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.

  • Poster for Make Yourself at Home

    Make Yourself at Home (Episode 1)

    Writer: Tom Brennand

    Air date: 1970-12-17

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: When Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, Nellie and Eli must put them up.

  • Poster for Compliments of the Season

    Compliments of the Season (Episode 2)

    Writer: John Stevenson

    Air date: 1970-12-24

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Mother Nature scuppers Nellie's plans for a surprise Christmas lunch at a nice hotel for Eli and herself.

  • Poster for Barefaced in the Park

    Barefaced in the Park (Episode 3)

    Writer: John Stevenson

    Air date: 1971-01-14

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A prowler has been tormenting ladies in a local park. When Walter is arrested and questioned, Nellie wants to prove his innocence.

  • Poster for A Man and a Woman

    A Man and a Woman (Episode 4)

    Writer: Tom Brennand

    Air date: 1971-01-21

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Nellie isn't happy when the new coal man, Snatcher Snelling, becomes rather taken with a newly-styled Lily.

  • Poster for Bottoms Up

    Bottoms Up (Episode 5)

    Writer: Tom Brennand

    Air date: 1971-01-28

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Despite having no bartending experience, Nellie takes over running the Spread Eagle Pub for a friend.

  • Poster for X Marks the Spot

    X Marks the Spot (Episode 6)

    Writer: Tom Brennand

    Air date: 1971-02-11

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Eli is struggling to cope with his role at the pickling factory, so he sends for a manager. The Labour Exchange sends Major Lovelace.

  • Poster for Something in the Night

    Something in the Night (Episode 7)

    Writer: Tom Brennand

    Air date: 1971-02-18

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A burglar has been operating in the local area; his latest victims are Lily and Walter. Keen to protect her valuables, Nellie hides her treasured possessions.

  • Poster for Lucky for Some

    Lucky for Some (Episode 8)

    Writer: John Stevenson

    Air date: 1971-02-25

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Desperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a company director; their motive: to share in his recent windfall.

Nearest and Dearest

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