The Nearly Man is a UK TV play and series from the mid-1970s, about a middle-class Labour MP.

[1] Both play and series were written by Arthur Hopcraft; actors in the cast of both include Tony Britton in the title role, Wilfred Pickles, Ann Firbank and Michael Elphick.

The series was filmed in London by Granada Television, and broadcast late the following year.

Some episodes were directed by British directors Alan Grint and John Irvin.

Arthur Hopcraft was a well-respected UK scriptwriter known for his adaptations of TV plays and novels.