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

Nearest And Dearest

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1968 - 1973
  • 45 episodes (7 series)

Sitcom about brother and sister, Eli and Nellie Pledge, forced to run a pickle factory together. Stars Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle, Edward Malin and Bert Palmer

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Series 6, Episode 6 - A Question Of Taste

Can dandelion leaves pickled at full moon really win the Pledges the coveted Golden Gherkin? Nellie's wonder ingredient lands her greatest rival in a real pickle.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 6th July 1972
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Hylda Baker Nellie Pledge
Jimmy Jewel Eli Pledge
Joe Gladwin Stan Hardman
Madge Hindle Lily Tattershall
Edward Malin Walter Tattershall
Guest cast
Freddie Rayner Grenville
John Normington Norman Perkins
Carmel Cryan (as Carmal Cryan) Sabrina Clegg
Fred Feast Arnold Guttersby
Gerry Cowan Barman
Writing team
John Stevenson Writer
Lew Schwarz Writer
Production team
Bill Podmore Director
Bill Podmore Producer
Eric Deakins Production Designer
Derek Hilton Composer

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