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Nearest and Dearest

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.

Seasons

Top Cast

  • Hylda Baker

    Hylda Baker

    Nellie Pledge

  • Jimmy Jewel

    Jimmy Jewel

    Eli Pledge

  • Joe Gladwin

    Joe Gladwin

    Stan Hardman

  • Madge Hindle

    Madge Hindle

    Lily Tattersall

  • Edward Malin

    Edward Malin

    Walter Tattersall

Overview

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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