British Comedy Guide
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.

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Nearest And Dearest features

Nearest And Dearest. Image shows from L to R: Nellie Pledge (Hylda Baker), Eli Pledge (Jimmy Jewel). Copyright: Granada Television

Strained Relationships: Hylda Baker & Jimmy Jewel

As the Strained Relationships series continues, Graham McCann recounts the tale of another sitcom duo: comedians Hylda Baker and Jimmy Jewel.

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