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Nearest and Dearest 1972

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: John Robins
Written by: Roy Bottomley & Tom Brennand
Release date: 1972-01-01
Runtime: 83 minutes
Tagline: It Will Pickle Your Fancy!
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 
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