Nearest and Dearest

Top 10 Billed Cast

Hylda Baker
Hylda Baker

Nellie Pledge

Jimmy Jewel
Jimmy Jewel

Eli Pledge

Edward Malin
Edward Malin

Walter Tattersall

Madge Hindle
Madge Hindle

Lily Tattersall

Norman Mitchell
Norman Mitchell

Vernon Smallpiece

Pat Ashton
Pat Ashton

Freda

John Barrett
John Barrett

Joshua Pledge

Peter Madden
Peter Madden

Court Bailiff

Yootha Joyce
Yootha Joyce

Mrs. Rhoda Rowbottom

Norman Chappell
Norman Chappell

Man on Bus

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1972-01-01

  • Average

    6.583

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    It Will Pickle Your Fancy!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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