Episodes
- 1
1. Make Yourself at Home
17 Dec 1970 · 30 min
When Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, Nellie and Eli must put them up.
- 2
2. Compliments of the Season
24 Dec 1970 · 30 min
Mother Nature scuppers Nellie's plans for a surprise Christmas lunch at a nice hotel for Eli and herself.
- 3
3. Barefaced in the Park
14 Jan 1971 · 30 min
A prowler has been tormenting ladies in a local park. When Walter is arrested and questioned, Nellie wants to prove his innocence.
- 4
4. A Man and a Woman
21 Jan 1971 · 30 min
Nellie isn't happy when the new coal man, Snatcher Snelling, becomes rather taken with a newly-styled Lily.
- 5
5. Bottoms Up
28 Jan 1971 · 30 min
Despite having no bartending experience, Nellie takes over running the Spread Eagle Pub for a friend.
- 6
6. X Marks the Spot
11 Feb 1971 · 30 min
Eli is struggling to cope with his role at the pickling factory, so he sends for a manager. The Labour Exchange sends Major Lovelace.
- 7
7. Something in the Night
18 Feb 1971 · 30 min
A burglar has been operating in the local area; his latest victims are Lily and Walter. Keen to protect her valuables, Nellie hides her treasured possessions.
- 8
8. Lucky for Some
25 Feb 1971 · 30 min
Desperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a company director; their motive: to share in his recent windfall.
Nearest and Dearest Series 5: quick answers
How many episodes are in Nearest and Dearest Series 5?
Series 5 of Nearest and Dearest has 8 episodes, about 4 hours in total.
When did Nearest and Dearest Series 5 come out?
Series 5 premiered on 16 Dec 1970.