Nearest and Dearest - Season 5
1 - Make Yourself at Home
Air Date: December 17, 1970
When Walter and Lily's house suffers damage, Nellie and Eli must put them up.
2 - Compliments of the Season
Air Date: December 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
Air Date: January 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
Air Date: January 21, 1971
Nellie isn't happy when the new coal man, Snatcher Snelling, becomes rather taken with a newly-styled Lily.
5 - Bottoms Up
Air Date: January 28, 1971
Despite having no bartending experience, Nellie takes over running the Spread Eagle Pub for a friend.
6 - X Marks the Spot
Air Date: February 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
Air Date: February 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
Air Date: February 25, 1971
Desperate for funds, Nellie and Eli install Stan as a company director; their motive: to share in his recent windfall.