Nearest and Dearest

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

It Comes to Us All
E1
It Comes to Us AllThe sun is setting on twelve tons of pickled onions. A dynasty is dying – and who's left?
Lead Me to the Altar
E2
Lead Me to the AltarA little late love for Nellie – but was it worth keeping the home fires burning?
The Danger List
E3
The Danger ListIf you go a funny colour, lie low; it's all in the mind. They can cure anything these days.
Take a Letter
E4
Take a Letter""Of course I need a private secretary"", says Eli. ""Fifty copies of the Annual Report in pencil just isn't on these days"".
You Make Me Feel So Young
E5
You Make Me Feel So YoungThe elixir of youth – an old wives' tale or a racing certainty? Well, if it worked for Stan!
The Wrong Side of the Sheets
E6
The Wrong Side of the SheetsAn accident of birth – but does it really matter what you are? It happens in the best families.