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  • Nearest and Dearest (1968–1973)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Comedy
Nearest and Dearest (1968–1973)
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy

After their father's death, Eli and Nellie Pledge inherit the family pickle business. While Nellie works hard, Eli indulges in vices. With workers like Bert and Stan, they carry on the legacy.
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Seasons
7   |   6   |   5   |   4   |   3   |   2   |   1   See all
Creators
Harry Driver (devised by) (writer) (written by) | Vince Powell (devised by) (writer) (written by)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Aug 15, 1968

Release date (First episode)
Aug 15, 1968 (United Kingdom)

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Cast

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137 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Hylda Baker
Nellie Pledge Nellie Pledge   See fewer
45
Jimmy Jewel
Eli Pledge Eli Pledge   See fewer
45
Joe Gladwin
Stan Hardman Stan Hardman   See fewer
45
Madge Hindle
Lily Tattersall Lily Tattersall   See fewer
44
Edward Malin
Walter Tattersall Walter Tattersall   See fewer
44
Freddie Rayner
Grenville Grenville   See fewer
24
Bert Palmer
Bert Taylor Bert Taylor   See fewer
6
Leslie Sarony
Bert Taylor Bert Taylor   See fewer
3
Lane Meddick
Landlord / Harry Ramsden Landlord / Harry Ramsden   See fewer
3
Harry Littlewood
Landlord / Pub Landlord Landlord / Pub Landlord   See fewer
3
Harold Goodwin
Billy Butterworth / Landlord Billy Butterworth / Landlord   See fewer
2
Peter Tuddenham
Rev Hitchcock / Rev. Hitchcock Rev Hitchcock / Rev. Hitchcock   See fewer
2
Shirley Stelfox
Clara / Det. Constable Gloria Simpkins Clara / Det. Constable Gloria Simpkins   See fewer
2
Gerry Cowan
Barman / Boutique Manager Barman / Boutique Manager   See fewer
2
John Savident
Landlord Landlord   See fewer
2
Charles Pemberton
Man / Military Policeman Man / Military Policeman   See fewer
2
Maggie Jones
Ivy Crabtree / Nurse Ivy Crabtree / Nurse   See fewer
2
Alick Hayes
Attendant / Man in Restaurant Attendant / Man in Restaurant   See fewer
2
Ivor Dean
Detective Inspector / Policeman Detective Inspector / Policeman   See fewer
2
Julie Goodyear
Celia / Sandra Celia / Sandra   See fewer
2
Jennifer Jayne
Penelope Penelope   See fewer
1
John Barrett
Joshua Pledge Joshua Pledge   See fewer
1
Norman Scace
Ernest Henshaw Ernest Henshaw   See fewer
1
Peter Butterworth
Lord Mayor Lord Mayor   See fewer
1
Jack Watling
Cartwright Cartwright   See fewer
1
Tim Barrett
Petherbridge Petherbridge   See fewer
1
Bill Waddington
Landlord Landlord   See fewer
1
Ronald Adam
Magistrate Magistrate   See fewer
1
Margaret Nolan
Nemone Moore Nemone Moore   See fewer
1
Willoughby Goddard
Arnold Ackroyd Arnold Ackroyd   See fewer
1
Patti Dalton
Office Girl Office Girl   See fewer
1
1
John Sharp
Harry Hardcastle Harry Hardcastle   See fewer
1
1
Robin Wentworth
Charlie Charlie   See fewer
1
Wallas Eaton
Dr. French Dr. French   See fewer
1
Elaine Mitchell
Mrs. Clegg Mrs. Clegg   See fewer
1
Priscilla Morgan
Mrs. Jones Mrs. Jones   See fewer
1
Fanny Carby
Marlene Fitton Marlene Fitton   See fewer
1
Wensley Pithey
Leonard Longbottom Leonard Longbottom   See fewer
1
Ellis Dale
Mr. Holroyd Mr. Holroyd   See fewer
1
Gaye Brown
Big Beryl Big Beryl   See fewer
1
Ivor Salter
Snatcher Snelling Snatcher Snelling   See fewer
1
1
David Garth
Mr. Littlewood Mr. Littlewood   See fewer
1
William Kendall
Major Lovelace Major Lovelace   See fewer
1
Philip Stone
Mr. Wellbeloved Mr. Wellbeloved   See fewer
1
John Normington
Norman Perkins Norman Perkins   See fewer
1
Barbara Young
Woman In Doctor's Woman In Doctor's   See fewer
1
Campbell Singer
Magistrate Magistrate   See fewer
1
James Bree
Mr. Lloyd Mr. Lloyd   See fewer
1
John Barrie
Rupert Tempest Rupert Tempest   See fewer
1
Brian Jackson
Harry Hampton Harry Hampton   See fewer
1
George Lambert
Pierre La Vaterre Pierre La Vaterre   See fewer
1
Andrew Sachs
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
1
Daphne Heard
Mrs. Hardman Mrs. Hardman   See fewer
1
Bertie Topham
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
1
Roger Brierley
Dr. Bell Dr. Bell   See fewer
1
1
Peter Mackriel
Bank Clerk Bank Clerk   See fewer
1
Margaret Lacey
Mrs. Mellowdew Mrs. Mellowdew   See fewer
1
Frank Birch
Man in Club Man in Club   See fewer
1
Derek Tansley
Registrar Registrar   See fewer
1
Pat Beckett
Vinegar Vera Vinegar Vera   See fewer
1
1
1
George Waring
Mr. Whittaker Mr. Whittaker   See fewer
1
William Maxwell
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
1
Carmel Cryan
Sabrina Clegg Sabrina Clegg   See fewer
1
Richard Moore
Det. Sergeant Nicholas Det. Sergeant Nicholas   See fewer
1
Lynne Carol
Alice Butterworth Alice Butterworth   See fewer
1
Michael Hall
Albert Ramshaw Albert Ramshaw   See fewer
1
Alan Moore
Everett Hampton Everett Hampton   See fewer
1
Anthony Sharp
Dr. Scott Dr. Scott   See fewer
1
Francis De Wolff
Henri Duval Henri Duval   See fewer
1
Graham Armitage
Broomhead Broomhead   See fewer
1
Marjie Lawrence
Bertha Cobden Bertha Cobden   See fewer
1
Christine Ozanne
Miss Darnell Miss Darnell   See fewer
1
1
1
Michael Nightingale
Bank Manager Bank Manager   See fewer
1
Jessie Evans
Woman Patient Woman Patient   See fewer
1
Rex Arundel
Sidebottom Sidebottom   See fewer
1
Sylvia Renee
Mabel Gartside Mabel Gartside   See fewer
1
Kenneth Watson
First Policeman First Policeman   See fewer
1
John Swindells
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
1
Fred Feast
Arnold Guttersby Arnold Guttersby   See fewer
1
Stanley Page
Harold Harold   See fewer
1
Robin Hunter
Customs Officer Customs Officer   See fewer
1
Meg Johnson
Miss Pringle Miss Pringle   See fewer
1
George Malpas
Postman Postman   See fewer
1
Madge Brindley
Miss Lavere Miss Lavere   See fewer
1
Leyland Vincent
Undertaker Undertaker   See fewer
1
John Comer
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
1
Bill Dean
Coach Driver Coach Driver   See fewer
1
Ken Parry
Man Patient Man Patient   See fewer
1
Alan Gerrard
Frobisher Frobisher   See fewer
1
1
Michael Beint
Mr. Jones Mr. Jones   See fewer
1
Arthur R. Webb
Old Man Old Man   See fewer
1
David Bradley
Second Policeman Second Policeman   See fewer
1
1
Malcolm Hebden
Court Clerk Court Clerk   See fewer
1
Ann Rye
Miss Nesbit Miss Nesbit   See fewer
1
Roger Hume
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
1
John Scarborough
Receptionist Receptionist   See fewer
1
John Tordoff
Court Policeman Court Policeman   See fewer
1
Nita Valerie
Woman in Pub Woman in Pub   See fewer
1
Raymond Mason
Man in Pub Man in Pub   See fewer
1
Mike Saar
Manager Manager   See fewer
1
1
Bernard Latham
Young Man Young Man   See fewer
1
Wendy McConnell
Waitress Waitress   See fewer
1
1
Charles Lloyd Pack
Mr. Howcroft Mr. Howcroft   See fewer
1
Liz Goulding
Young Nurse Young Nurse   See fewer
1
Judith Jones
Waitress Waitress   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
Rosalind Scott-Russell
Salesgirl Salesgirl   See fewer
1
Diane Westbury
Waitress Waitress   See fewer
1
Ian Campbell
Masseur Masseur   See fewer
1
1
Beverley Stevens
Waitress Waitress   See fewer
1
Betty Alberge
Mrs. Rowbottom Mrs. Rowbottom   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Ken Jones
Landlord Landlord   See fewer
1
Ronald Radd
Will O'Fred's Will O'Fred's   See fewer
1
Paul Dawkins
Siegfried Siegfried   See fewer
1
Poppy Lane
Onion Annie (uncredited) Onion Annie (uncredited)   See fewer
5
Paula Swift
Vinegar Vera (uncredited) Vinegar Vera (uncredited)   See fewer
3
Kathy Staff
Factory worker (uncredited) Factory worker (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Joseph Berry
Court Usher (uncredited) Court Usher (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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