Vince Powell
Director
Nearest and Dearest (1968)
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.
Released Aug. 15, 1968
Episode 30 min
10+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.northern-england, imdb.laugh-track
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Make Yourself At Home
Down-trodden Walter has never really enjoyed good health; in fact he's never really enjoyed anything. And when the Grim Reaper finally swings his scythe it's no good ducking - even if you've got the energy. In the Pledge's best bedroom - the one with the posh lampshade - he is sinking fast. The problem for the Pledge's is to get him to make a will before he goes under for the third time.
Dec. 17, 1970, midnight
S5E2 - Compliments Of The Season
Christmas…The time for the loved ones to be gathered together in one place. But when you don't want them, and you can't get rid of them, you might find that there is not quite enough goodwill - or indeed anything else - to go round.
Dec. 24, 1970, midnight
S5E3 - Barefaced In The Park
When a prowler prowls in the local park it is time for decent, respectable women to lock themselves in their houses. When Nellie and Lily set off in search of him - to clear Walter's name - it is more likely to be the prowler who stands in danger!
Jan. 14, 1971, midnight
S5E4 - A Man And A Woman
Nellie and Eli suspect that Lily's interest in the new coalman is much more inflammable than his wares. Where there is so much smoke, they reason, there must be fire - especially in a smokeless zone!
Jan. 21, 1971, midnight
S5E5 - Bottoms Up
When Nellie takes over the local pub, business booms - for every other pub in the district! Eli suggests a striptease act to bring the crowds back, and that can only mean trouble, especially for Nellie and Eli.
Jan. 28, 1971, midnight
S5E6 - X Marks The Spot
Eli hires a new works manager from the local labour exchange; but why does the arrival of Major Lovelace [retired] of Catterick have him cowering in fear?
Feb. 11, 1971, midnight
S5E7 - Something In The Night
Burglars never worry Eli Pledge. He knows there's nothing worth pinching in the house. Why, then, do they worry Nellie? Has she something to hide?
Feb. 18, 1971, midnight
S5E8 - Lucky For Some
The management of Pledge's Purer Pickles is pleased to offer a Directorship to any man who wins a fortune on the football pools, even if it turns out to be Stan.
Feb. 25, 1971, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Aug. 15, 1968
Last Air Date: Feb. 7, 1973, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 10+
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