Nearest and Dearest

Nearest and Dearest (1972)

U
01/01/1972 (GB)
Comedy
1h 23m

It Will Pickle Your Fancy!

Overview

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.

  • John RobinsDirector
  • Roy BottomleyWriter
  • Tom BrennandWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Top Billed Cast

Hylda Baker

Hylda Baker

Nellie Pledge

Jimmy Jewel

Jimmy Jewel

Eli Pledge

Edward Malin

Edward Malin

Walter Tattersall

Madge Hindle

Madge Hindle

Lily Tattersall

Norman Mitchell

Norman Mitchell

Vernon Smallpiece

Pat Ashton

Pat Ashton

Freda

John Barrett

John Barrett

Joshua Pledge

Peter Madden

Peter Madden

Court Bailiff

Yootha Joyce

Yootha Joyce

Mrs. Rhoda Rowbottom

Norman Chappell

Man on Bus

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