TV series
Nearest and Dearest
1968–1973, English, on ITV1. Created by Vince Powell.
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
- Episodes
- 46
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1973
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Latest episode
S7 E7: Far from the Madding Pong
Aired 7 February 1973
Seasons 7
Cast & crew
- Vince PowellCreator
- Hylda BakerNellie Pledge · 46 ep
- Jimmy JewelEli Pledge · 46 ep
- Joe GladwinStan Hardman · 46 ep
- Madge HindleLily Tattersall · 45 ep
- Edward MalinWalter Tattersall · 45 ep
- Freddie RaynerGrenville · 24 ep
- Bert PalmerBert Taylor · 6 ep
- Leslie SaronyBert Taylor · 3 ep
- Harry LittlewoodLandlord · 3 ep
- Peter TuddenhamRev Hitchcock · 2 ep
- Julie GoodyearSandra · 2 ep
- John SavidentLandlord · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 August 1968
- Last aired
- 7 February 1973
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Nearest and Dearest are there?
Nearest and Dearest has 7 seasons and 46 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Nearest and Dearest finished?
Yes. Nearest and Dearest ended in 1973, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Nearest and Dearest suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Nearest and Dearest?
If you liked Nearest and Dearest, try The Wayans Bros., Happy Endings, Fuller House.
Who created Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest was created by Vince Powell and stars Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin.