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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.