Nearest and Dearest (1968)
Nearest and Dearest is a 1968 comedy series created by Vince Powell. It stars Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel and Joe Gladwin.
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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What is Nearest and Dearest about?
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.
When was Nearest and Dearest released?
Nearest and Dearest was released on 15 August 1968.
How many episodes does Nearest and Dearest have?
Nearest and Dearest has 46 episodes across 7 seasons.
Who made Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest was created by Vince Powell.
Cast
- Hylda Baker as Nellie Pledge
- Jimmy Jewel as Eli Pledge
- Joe Gladwin as Stan Hardman
- Madge Hindle as Lily Tattersall
- Edward Malin as Walter Tattersall
- Freddie Rayner as Grenville
- Bert Palmer as Bert Taylor
- Leslie Sarony as Bert Taylor
- Harry Littlewood as Landlord
- Peter Tuddenham as Rev Hitchcock
- Julie Goodyear as Celia
- John Savident as Landlord