Nearest And Dearest. Image shows from L to R: Eli Pledge (Jimmy Jewel), Nellie Pledge (Hylda Baker). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions
Nearest And Dearest

Nearest And Dearest

  • 1972 film

Spin-off from Granada's popular television sitcom about siblings Nellie and Eli Pledge running a pickle factory. Stars Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Edward Malin, Madge Hindle and more.

Nearest And Dearest

Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker star in this big screen spin-off of one of ITV's most popular comedy series of all time.

When the father of Eli and Nellie Pledge dies, they are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are completely different and Eli wants out of the business, but he can't leave until Nellie is married. So Eli sets about finding a husband for his old-fashioned sister.

First released: Sunday 27th June 2004

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