Nearest and Dearest - Season 7

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Cindernellie

1 - Cindernellie

Air Date: December 21, 1972

Eli gives the Christmas club money to a promoter who promises a share of the profits from the Christmas play he's producing. He promptly spends it, and when Nellie and the gang find out, they offer to take over the roles. During rehearsals, the promoter makes a break for it.

Good Time Girl

2 - Good Time Girl

Air Date: December 28, 1972

When local lothario Harry Hampton demands Eli repay a loan, Eli invites him to stay with him and Nellie in lieu of payment. This leads to Nellie getting a reputation as a good-time girl.

The French Disconnection

3 - The French Disconnection

Air Date: January 11, 1973

After a visit from a French restauranteur, the Pledges travel to Paris to introduce their pickles to the European market.

Get Out of That

4 - Get Out of That

Air Date: January 18, 1973

The Pledges and the Tattersalls visit a health farm but when the diet proves inadequate, the call goes out to the pickers to bring them food.

The One That Got Away

5 - The One That Got Away

Air Date: January 24, 1973

Ex-POW Siegfried, who was taken in by The Pledge Household, returns and vows to help Nellie and Eli.

The Visit

6 - The Visit

Air Date: January 31, 1973

Pledge's Pickles is all set for a Royal visit, and Nellie goes to great pains to get The Factory and staff ready.

Far from the Madding Pong

7 - Far from the Madding Pong

Air Date: February 7, 1973

Nellie is keen to buy a second home in the middle of nowhere, Eli is more keen on his Spanish holiday, and tries to put her off.