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Nearest and Dearest

7.0
7 seasons
46 episodes
Ended
Comedy

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:August 15, 1968
Last Aired:February 7, 1973
Episode Runtime:30m
Networks:
ITV1
Created By:
Vince Powell

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

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Seasons (7)

Season 1

Season 1

6 episodes

Aired: 1968

Season 2

Season 2

5 episodes

Aired: 1969

Season 3

Season 3

7 episodes

Aired: 1969

Season 4

Season 4

5 episodes

Aired: 1970

Season 5

Season 5

8 episodes

Aired: 1970

Season 6

Season 6

8 episodes

Aired: 1972

Season 7

Season 7

7 episodes

Aired: 1972

Production

Granada Television