Series · 1968
Nearest and Dearest
The series
In Colne, Lancashire, in the North West of England, Nellie and Eli Pledge may be siblings, but their personalities are polar opposites. If not for inheritance, they would never even think of becoming business partners for five years.
Episodes
Season 7 · 7 episodes · 1972
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Episode 121 Dec 197230m
Cindernellie
Eli gives the Christmas club money to a promoter who promises a share of the profits from the Christmas play he's producing. He promptly spends it, and when Nellie and the gang find out, they offer to take over the roles. During rehearsals…
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Episode 228 Dec 197230m
Good Time Girl
When local lothario Harry Hampton demands Eli repay a loan, Eli invites him to stay with him and Nellie in lieu of payment. This leads to Nellie getting a reputation as a good-time girl.
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Episode 311 Jan 197330m
The French Disconnection
After a visit from a French restauranteur, the Pledges travel to Paris to introduce their pickles to the European market.
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Episode 418 Jan 197330m
Get Out of That
The Pledges and the Tattersalls visit a health farm but when the diet proves inadequate, the call goes out to the pickers to bring them food.
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Episode 524 Jan 197330m
The One That Got Away
Ex-POW Siegfried, who was taken in by The Pledge Household, returns and vows to help Nellie and Eli.
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Episode 631 Jan 197330m
The Visit
Pledge's Pickles is all set for a Royal visit, and Nellie goes to great pains to get The Factory and staff ready.
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Episode 77 Feb 197330m
Far from the Madding Pong
Nellie is keen to buy a second home in the middle of nowhere, Eli is more keen on his Spanish holiday, and tries to put her off.
Cast
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