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 Robins

Director

Roy Bottomley

Writer

Tom Brennand

Writer

Cast

Hylda Baker's headshot

Hylda Baker

Nellie Pledge
Jimmy Jewel's headshot

Jimmy Jewel

Eli Pledge
Edward Malin's headshot

Edward Malin

Walter Tattersall
Madge Hindle's headshot

Madge Hindle

Lily Tattersall
Norman Mitchell's headshot

Norman Mitchell

Vernon Smallpiece
Pat Ashton's headshot

Pat Ashton

Freda
John Barrett's headshot

John Barrett

Joshua Pledge
Peter Madden's headshot

Peter Madden

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