Comedy greats Jimmy Jewel and Hilda Baker star as Eli Pledge and his sister Nellie, in the classic, award-winning comedy ñ Nearest and Dearest. Eli ñ an aging lothario ñ and Nellie ñ virtuous to the last, but in possession of a wonderfully flexible grip on the English language ñ inherit clapped out condiment company Pledgeís 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 Networkís previous releases of George and the Dragon and Two in Clover, classic comedy fans in general and archive television fans. 7 DVD's. NOTE: This is not a regularly stocked item. Order will be shipped out in 1-2 weeks after order is placed. Thanks. NTSC format