Nearest and Dearest

Nearest and Dearest(1968–1973)

Ended
August 15, 1968
30 min/episode

7

Seasons

46

Episodes

TMDB7.03

Overview

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.

Created by

Vince Powell

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

6 episodes • 1968

Season 2

Season 2

5 episodes • 1969

Season 3

Season 3

7 episodes • 1969

Season 4

Season 4

5 episodes • 1970

Season 5

Season 5

8 episodes • 1970

Season 6

Season 6

8 episodes • 1972

Season 7

Season 7

7 episodes • 1972

Cast

Crew

Producer

Bill Podmore

Networks

ITV1

Details

Original Language

en

Country of Origin

GB

Type

Scripted

Production

Granada Television

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