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 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.
Released Aug. 15, 1968
Episode 30 min
10+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.northern-england, tmdb.laugh-track, tmdb.inheritance, tmdb.brother-sister-relationship, tmdb.pickle, tmdb.lancashire, tmdb.sibling-relationship, tmdb.sitcom
Production Companies: Granada Television
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Make Yourself at Home
When Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, Nellie and Eli must put them up.
Dec. 17, 1970, midnight
S5E2 - Compliments of the Season
Mother Nature scuppers Nellie's plans for a surprise Christmas lunch at a nice hotel for Eli and herself.
Dec. 24, 1970, midnight
S5E3 - Barefaced in the Park
A prowler has been tormenting ladies in a local park. When Walter is arrested and questioned, Nellie wants to prove his innocence.
Jan. 14, 1971, midnight
S5E4 - A Man and a Woman
Nellie isn't happy when the new coal man, Snatcher Snelling, becomes rather taken with a newly-styled Lily.
Jan. 21, 1971, midnight
S5E5 - Bottoms Up
Despite having no bartending experience, Nellie takes over running the Spread Eagle Pub for a friend.
Jan. 28, 1971, midnight
S5E6 - X Marks the Spot
Eli is struggling to cope with his role at the pickling factory, so he sends for a manager. The Labour Exchange sends Major Lovelace.
Feb. 11, 1971, midnight
S5E7 - Something in the Night
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.
Feb. 18, 1971, midnight
S5E8 - Lucky for Some
Desperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a company director; their motive: to share in his recent windfall.
Feb. 25, 1971, midnight
ITV1
30 min/ep
1380 min
Aug. 15, 1968
Feb. 7, 1973, midnight
Ended
NR / 10+
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