

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.

Aug 15, 1968 - 30m
The sun is setting on twelve tons of pickled onions. A dynasty is dying – and who's left?

Aug 22, 1968 - 30m
A little late love for Nellie – but was it worth keeping the home fires burning?

Aug 29, 1968 - 30m
If you go a funny colour, lie low; it's all in the mind. They can cure anything these days.

Sep 5, 1968 - 30m
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Sep 12, 1968 - 30m
The elixir of youth – an old wives' tale or a racing certainty? Well, if it worked for Stan!

Sep 19, 1968 - 30m
An accident of birth – but does it really matter what you are? It happens in the best families.