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Nearest and Dearest (1968 – 1973)

7 | Aug 15, 1968 (GB) | Comedy

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.

No. of seasons
7
No. of episodes
46
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Hylda Baker
Nellie Pledge
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Jimmy Jewel
Eli Pledge
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Joe Gladwin
Stan Hardman
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Madge Hindle
Lily Tattersall
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Edward Malin
Walter Tattersall

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