About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. It Comes to Us All
Aired 15 August 1968 • 30 min
The sun is setting on twelve tons of pickled onions. A dynasty is dying – and who's left?
2. Lead Me to the Altar
Aired 22 August 1968 • 30 min
A little late love for Nellie – but was it worth keeping the home fires burning?
3. The Danger List
Aired 29 August 1968 • 30 min
If you go a funny colour, lie low; it's all in the mind. They can cure anything these days.
4. Take a Letter
Aired 5 September 1968 • 30 min
5. You Make Me Feel So Young
Aired 12 September 1968 • 30 min
The elixir of youth – an old wives' tale or a racing certainty? Well, if it worked for Stan!
6. The Wrong Side of the Sheets
Aired 19 September 1968 • 30 min
An accident of birth – but does it really matter what you are? It happens in the best families.