Nearest and Dearest (1972)
1h 23m
Running Time
January 1, 1972Release Date
Nearest and Dearest (1972)
1h 23m
Running Time
January 1, 1972Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
No streaming offers found
Cast & Crew.
Hylda Baker
Nellie Pledge
Jimmy Jewel
Eli Pledge
Edward Malin
Walter Tattersall
Norman Mitchell
Vernon Smallpiece
Madge Hindle
Lily Tattersall
Pat Ashton
Freda
John Robins
Director
John Barrett
Joshua Pledge
Harry Driver
Writer
Vince Powell
Writer
Vince Powell
Writer
Michael Carreras
Producer
Scott MacGregor
Art Direction
Roy Bottomley
Writer
Tom Brennand
Writer
Derek Hilton
Music
David Holmes
Director of Photography
Bert Palmer
Donald Bisset
Janie Collinge
Adele Warren
Norman Chappell
Carmel Cryan
Nosher Powell
Details.
Wiki.
Nearest and Dearest is a 1972 British comedy film starring Hylda Baker and Jimmy Jewel as feuding brother and sister Nellie and Eli Pledge, owners of "Pledge's Purer Pickles". A spin-off from the long running TV sitcom Nearest and Dearest, it was produced by Hammer Films in conjunction with a film making arm of Granada TV. As well as starring in the film, Hylda Baker also sings the title theme song. Despite the popularity of the TV series, the film version failed to match that success at the box office.