Nearest and Dearest

Nearest and Dearest

1968 · 7 seasons · 46 eps · ★ 7.5 · Comedy

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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.

Created by Vince Powell

Network: ITV1

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