Nearest and Dearest

Series 7

1972 · 7 episodes · 3h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Cindernellie

   21 Dec 1972 · 30 min

   Eli gives the Christmas club money to a promoter who promises a share of the profits from the Christmas play he's producing. He promptly spends it, and when Nellie and the gang find out, they offer to take over the roles. During rehearsals, the promoter makes a break for it.

2. 2

   2. Good Time Girl

   28 Dec 1972 · 30 min

   When local lothario Harry Hampton demands Eli repay a loan, Eli invites him to stay with him and Nellie in lieu of payment. This leads to Nellie getting a reputation as a good-time girl.

3. 3

   3. The French Disconnection

   11 Jan 1973 · 30 min

   After a visit from a French restauranteur, the Pledges travel to Paris to introduce their pickles to the European market.

4. 4

   4. Get Out of That

   18 Jan 1973 · 30 min

   The Pledges and the Tattersalls visit a health farm but when the diet proves inadequate, the call goes out to the pickers to bring them food.

5. 5

   5. The One That Got Away

   24 Jan 1973 · 30 min

   Ex-POW Siegfried, who was taken in by The Pledge Household, returns and vows to help Nellie and Eli.

6. 6

   6. The Visit

   31 Jan 1973 · 30 min

   Pledge's Pickles is all set for a Royal visit, and Nellie goes to great pains to get The Factory and staff ready.

7. 7

   7. Far from the Madding Pong

   7 Feb 1973 · 30 min

   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.