British Comedy Guide
Nearest And Dearest. Image shows from L to R: Eli Pledge (Jimmy Jewel), Nellie Pledge (Hylda Baker). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions
Nearest And Dearest

Nearest And Dearest

  • 1972 film

Spin-off from Granada's popular television sitcom about siblings Nellie and Eli Pledge running a pickle factory. Stars Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Edward Malin, Madge Hindle and more.

  • Repeated Friday 15th November at 1:40pm on TPTV

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Hylda Baker Nellie Pledge
Jimmy Jewel Eli Pledge
Joe Gladwin Stan
Edward Malin (as Eddie Malin) Walter
Madge Hindle Lily
Norman Mitchell Vernon Smallpiece
Pat Ashton Freda
Bert Palmer Bert Henshaw
Peter Madden Court Bailiff
Norman Chappell Man on Bus
Yootha Joyce Mrs. Rowbottom
John Barrett Joshua Pledge
Carmel Cryan Club Hostess
Sue Hammer Scarlet O'Hara
Janie Collinge Vinegar
Donald Bisset Vicar
Kerry Jewel Claude
Adele Warren Mimi la Vere (Stripper)
Nosher Powell Bouncer
Writing team
Tom Brennand Writer
Roy Bottomley Writer
Production team
John Robins Director
Michael Carreras Producer
Roy Skeggs Associate Producer
Chris Barnes Editor
Scott MacGregor Production Designer
James Liggat Casting Director
David Holmes Director of Photography
Derek Hilton Composer
Bill Cartlidge 1st Assistant Director

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