Series

Nearest and Dearest

★ 7.5(4)196830m7 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Vince Powell
Release date: 1968-08-15
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 46
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Granada Television

About Nearest and Dearest

Nearest and Dearest is a 1968 web series in the Comedy genre, created by Vince Powell, starring Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel and Joe Gladwin. It spans 7 seasons and 46 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nearest and Dearest in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (7)

Season 16 eps · 1968

Season 25 eps · 1969

Season 37 eps · 1969

Season 45 eps · 1970

Season 58 eps · 1970

Season 68 eps · 1972

Season 77 eps · 1972

Cast

Hylda Baker

Nellie Pledge

Jimmy Jewel

Eli Pledge

Joe Gladwin

Stan Hardman

Madge Hindle

Lily Tattersall

Edward Malin

Walter Tattersall

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipnorthern englandinheritancesitcomlancashirebrother sister relationshippicklelaugh track

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nearest and Dearest in United States?+

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Is Nearest and Dearest on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of Nearest and Dearest are there?+

Nearest and Dearest has 7 seasons and 46 episodes in total.

Who stars in Nearest and Dearest?+

Nearest and Dearest stars Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle and Edward Malin.

When did Nearest and Dearest come out?+

Nearest and Dearest is a 1968 web series created by Vince Powell.

What genre is Nearest and Dearest?+

Nearest and Dearest is Comedy series.

Who created Nearest and Dearest?+

Nearest and Dearest was created by Vince Powell.