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Nearest and Dearest

Nearest and Dearest

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

Status

Ended

Original Name

Nearest and Dearest

First Air Date

August 15, 1968

Last Air Date

February 7, 1973

Seasons

7

Episodes

46

Language

English

Production Companies

Granada Television

Networks

ITV1

S07E07

Far from the Madding Pong

Nellie is keen to buy a second home in the middle of nowhere, Eli is more keen on his Spanish holiday, and tries to put her off.

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