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Nearest and Dearest Season 5

Ended 1968–1973
75
Audience
75
Audience

Season 5 Episodes

8 episodes
1
Make Yourself at Home
Dec 17, 1970
When Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, Nellie and Eli must put them up.
2
Compliments of the Season
Dec 24, 1970
Mother Nature scuppers Nellie's plans for a surprise Christmas lunch at a nice hotel for Eli and herself.
3
Barefaced in the Park
Jan 14, 1971
A prowler has been tormenting ladies in a local park. When Walter is arrested and questioned, Nellie wants to prove his innocence.
4
A Man and a Woman
Jan 21, 1971
Nellie isn't happy when the new coal man, Snatcher Snelling, becomes rather taken with a newly-styled Lily.
5
Bottoms Up
Jan 28, 1971
Despite having no bartending experience, Nellie takes over running the Spread Eagle Pub for a friend.
6
X Marks the Spot
Feb 11, 1971
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
Something in the Night
Feb 18, 1971
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
Lucky for Some
Feb 25, 1971
Desperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a company director; their motive: to share in his recent windfall.