TV series

Nearest and Dearest

Name: Nearest and Dearest
Released: 1968
Cast: Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle, Edward Malin

1968–1973· 7 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 7.5Ended

On ITV1 — From Granada Television

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

sibling relationship northern england inheritance sitcom lancashire brother sister relationship pickle laugh track

Episodes

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E1 It Comes to Us AllNext upAug 15, 1968 · 30 min
Synopsis
The sun is setting on twelve tons of pickled onions. A dynasty is dying – and who's left?
Guest stars: Madge Hindle (Lily Tattersall), Edward Malin (Walter Tattersall), John Barrett (Joshua Pledge), Tim Barrett (Petherbridge), Julie Goodyear (Sandra), Ivor Dean (Policeman)
E2 Lead Me to the AltarAug 22, 1968 · 30 min
Synopsis
A little late love for Nellie – but was it worth keeping the home fires burning?
Guest stars: Madge Hindle (Lily Tattersall), Edward Malin (Walter Tattersall), Marjie Lawrence (Bertha Cobden), Peter Tuddenham (Rev Hitchcock)
E3 The Danger ListAug 29, 1968 · 30 min
Synopsis
If you go a funny colour, lie low; it's all in the mind. They can cure anything these days.
Guest stars: Madge Hindle (Lily Tattersall), Edward Malin (Walter Tattersall), Andrew Sachs (Doctor), Henry Moxon (Vicar)
E4 Take a LetterSep 5, 1968 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Margaret Nolan (Nemone Moore), Madge Brindley (Miss Lavere), Christine Ozanne (Miss Darnell)
E5 You Make Me Feel So YoungSep 12, 1968 · 30 min
Synopsis
The elixir of youth – an old wives' tale or a racing certainty? Well, if it worked for Stan!
Guest stars: Madge Hindle (Lily Tattersall), Edward Malin (Walter Tattersall), Peter Tuddenham (Rev Hitchcock), Willoughby Goddard (Arnold Ackroyd), Jennifer Jayne (Penelope), Julia Jaeger (Janet)
E6 The Wrong Side of the SheetsSep 19, 1968 · 30 min
Synopsis
An accident of birth – but does it really matter what you are? It happens in the best families.
Guest stars: Madge Hindle (Lily Tattersall), Edward Malin (Walter Tattersall), Daphne Heard (Mrs Hardman)