Nearest and Dearest 1968
What is Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest is a television series first released in 1968. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 46
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 15, 1968
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Nearest and Dearest is a television series first released in 1968. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 7 seasons and 46 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Sibling rivalry fuels a quirky Lancashire pickle shop.”
- Witty sibling banter
- Classic 60s‑70s British comedy
- Distinctive Lancashire setting
- Early monochrome episodes may feel dated
- Humor reflects its era and may not suit all tastes
Watch it if you enjoy witty sibling rivalries and vintage British sitcoms.
The series is PG, featuring mild language and slapstick humor suitable for general audiences.
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When did Nearest and Dearest originally air?
It aired from 1968 to 1973.
How many episodes were produced?
A total of 46 episodes were made, 18 in monochrome and 28 in colour.
What is the basic premise of the show?
Middle‑aged siblings Nellie and Eli Pledge run their family pickle business in Colne, Lancashire, despite opposite personalities.
Who are the lead actors?
Hylda Baker played Nellie and Jimmy Jewel played Eli.
Which network broadcast the series?
It was produced by Granada Television for the ITV network.
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