Nearest and Dearest (1968)
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.
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Episode 1 - Make Yourself at Home
Release Date: 1970-12-17When Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, Nellie and Eli must put them up.
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Episode 2 - Compliments of the Season
Release Date: 1970-12-24Mother Nature scuppers Nellie's plans for a surprise Christmas lunch at a nice hotel for Eli and herself.
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Episode 3 - Barefaced in the Park
Release Date: 1971-01-14A prowler has been tormenting ladies in a local park. When Walter is arrested and questioned, Nellie wants to prove his innocence.
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Episode 4 - A Man and a Woman
Release Date: 1971-01-21Nellie isn't happy when the new coal man, Snatcher Snelling, becomes rather taken with a newly-styled Lily.
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Episode 5 - Bottoms Up
Release Date: 1971-01-28Despite having no bartending experience, Nellie takes over running the Spread Eagle Pub for a friend.
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Episode 6 - X Marks the Spot
Release Date: 1971-02-11Eli is struggling to cope with his role at the pickling factory, so he sends for a manager. The Labour Exchange sends Major Lovelace.
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Episode 7 - Something in the Night
Release Date: 1971-02-18A 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.
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Episode 8 - Lucky for Some
Release Date: 1971-02-25Desperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a company director; their motive: to share in his recent windfall.