Starring: Edward Malin, Hylda Baker, Leslie Sarony, Madge Hindle, Bert Palmer, Freddie Rayner, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin

Comedy greats Jimmy Jewel and Hilda Baker star as Eli Pledge and his sister Nellie, in the classic, award-winning comedy - 'Nearest and Dearest'.

Eli - an aging lothario - and Nellie - virtuous to the last, but in possession of a wonderfully flexible grip on the English language - inherit clapped out condiment company Pledge's Purer Pickles from their father. Much hilarity ensues amongst the malaproprisms, bolshie workforce and none-too-subtle double entendres as the siblings try their best to run a profitable company in spite of one another.

Presented here is the complete first series of six episodes from 1968. This classic, award-winning comedy series will appeal to people who enjoyed Network's previous releases of 'George and the Dragon' and 'Two In Clover', classic comedy fans in general and archive television fans.

Episodes:- 'It Comes To Us All', 'Lead Me To The Altar', 'The Danger List', 'Take A Letter', 'You Make Me Feel So Young', and 'The Wrong Side Of The Sheets'.

DVD EXTRAS

Extras to be confirmed, Interactive menus, Scene access

Soundtrack Languages

 Dolby Mono: English

Technical Details

Certification: PG
Duration: 150 mins
Format: DVD
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1:1.33 (4:3) Standard
Sound: Dolby Mono
Cat. No: 7952256(NETWORK)
Category: Comedy:General

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