Nearest and Dearest (1968)
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.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Make Yourself at Home1970-12-17 · 30mWhen Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, Nellie and Eli must put them up.
- 2 2. Compliments of the Season1970-12-24 · 30mMother Nature scuppers Nellie's plans for a surprise Christmas lunch at a nice hotel for Eli and herself.
- 3 3. Barefaced in the Park1971-01-14 · 30mA prowler has been tormenting ladies in a local park. When Walter is arrested and questioned, Nellie wants to prove his innocence.
- 4 4. A Man and a Woman1971-01-21 · 30mNellie isn't happy when the new coal man, Snatcher Snelling, becomes rather taken with a newly-styled Lily.
- 5 5. Bottoms Up1971-01-28 · 30mDespite having no bartending experience, Nellie takes over running the Spread Eagle Pub for a friend.
- 6 6. X Marks the Spot1971-02-11 · 30mEli is struggling to cope with his role at the pickling factory, so he sends for a manager. The Labour Exchange sends Major Lovelace.
- 7 7. Something in the Night1971-02-18 · 30mA burglar has been operating in the local area; his latest victims are Lily and Walter. Keen to protect her valuables, Nellie hides her treasured possessions.
- 8 8. Lucky for Some1971-02-25 · 30mDesperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a company director; their motive: to share in his recent windfall.
Cast
Hylda BakerNellie Pledge
Jimmy JewelEli Pledge
Joe GladwinStan Hardman
Madge HindleLily Tattersall
Edward MalinWalter TattersallImages
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