Nearest and Dearest

Series 4

1970 · 5 episodes · 2h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. A Price on Your Head

   14 May 1970 · 30 min

   Eli isn't pleased to learn that Nellie has taken out an insurance policy on him in case of accident or death, so he takes one out on her, and the pair eagerly await an accident.

2. 2

   2. A Young Man's Fancy

   21 May 1970 · 30 min

   Eli has brought a new fur coat for his fiancée Marlene. Nellie takes an instant dislike to her and determines to prove that she is no good.

3. 3

   3. When You've Got to Go

   28 May 1970 · 30 min

   Nellie's had enough. She's reached the end of her tether and can no longer skivvy for her brother so she's decided to move out.

4. 4

   4. When Love Walks In

   4 Jun 1970 · 30 min

   Eli is trying to sell the business to Leonard Longbottom, but he also needs to convince Nellie to sell. Then Leonard falls for Nellie.

5. 5

   5. An Open-and-Shut Case

   11 Jun 1970 · 30 min

   With the workers off sick, it falls on Nellie, Eli, Lily, and Walter to keep the pickle production line going.