Nearest and Dearest_
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.
Created By
Vince Powell
Network
ITV1
Episodes
46
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Nearest and Dearest has 7 seasons with 46 episodes spanning 1968-1973.
Hylda Baker →
Year context
Nearest and Dearest first aired 58 years ago in 1968.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (7 seasons, 46 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SEASON 3
SEASON 4
SEASON 5
SEASON 6
SEASON 7
SERIES INFO
7
Seasons
46
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Vince Powell
NETWORKS (1)
ITV1
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Nearest and Dearest about?
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.
How many seasons does Nearest and Dearest have?
Nearest and Dearest has 7 seasons with 46 episodes total.
Who created Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest was created by Vince Powell.
Who stars in Nearest and Dearest?
The cast of Nearest and Dearest includes Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle, Edward Malin.
What is the rating of Nearest and Dearest?
Nearest and Dearest has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is Nearest and Dearest still running?
Nearest and Dearest has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
