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Nearest and Dearest

Series 5

1970 · 8 episodes

  1. 1. Make Yourself at Home

    1970-12-17 · 30m

    When Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, Nellie and Eli must put them up.

  2. 2. Compliments of the Season

    1970-12-24 · 30m

    Mother Nature scuppers Nellie's plans for a surprise Christmas lunch at a nice hotel for Eli and herself.

  3. 3. Barefaced in the Park

    1971-01-14 · 30m

    A prowler has been tormenting ladies in a local park. When Walter is arrested and questioned, Nellie wants to prove his innocence.

  4. 4. A Man and a Woman

    1971-01-21 · 30m

    Nellie isn't happy when the new coal man, Snatcher Snelling, becomes rather taken with a newly-styled Lily.

  5. 5. Bottoms Up

    1971-01-28 · 30m

    Despite having no bartending experience, Nellie takes over running the Spread Eagle Pub for a friend.

  6. 6. X Marks the Spot

    1971-02-11 · 30m

    Eli is struggling to cope with his role at the pickling factory, so he sends for a manager. The Labour Exchange sends Major Lovelace.

  7. 7. Something in the Night

    1971-02-18 · 30m

    A burglar has been operating in the local area; his latest victims are Lily and Walter. Keen to protect her valuables, Nellie hides her treasured possessions.

  8. 8. Lucky for Some

    1971-02-25 · 30m

    Desperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a company director; their motive: to share in his recent windfall.

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