Nearest and Dearest (1972)

Poster for Nearest and Dearest

It Will Pickle Your Fancy!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Robins
  • Profile picture of Hylda Baker
    Nellie Pledge Hylda Baker
  • Profile picture of Jimmy Jewel
    Eli Pledge Jimmy Jewel
  • Profile picture of Edward Malin
    Walter Tattersall Edward Malin
  • Profile picture of Madge Hindle
    Lily Tattersall Madge Hindle
  • Profile picture of Norman Mitchell
    Vernon Smallpiece Norman Mitchell
  • Profile picture of Pat Ashton
    Freda Pat Ashton
  • Profile picture of John Barrett
    Joshua Pledge John Barrett
  • Profile picture of Peter Madden
    Court Bailiff Peter Madden

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