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In Loving Memory. Image shows from L to R: Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny), Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Rex
In Loving Memory

In Loving Memory

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969 - 1986
  • 37 episodes (5 series)

Comedy about an auntie and nephew, Ivy and Billy, who run a family undertakers' business in 1920s Yorkshire. Stars Thora Hird, Christopher Beeny, Colin Farrell, Avis Bunnage, Sherrie Hewson and more.

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Series 2, Episode 1 - The Outing

Billy and Ivy reminisce about last year's British Undertakers' Association Annual Outing, where they came across another family firm broken down by the side of the road. But there was quite some past between the Unsworths and the Pardoes...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 27th October 1980
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Liz Smith Hilda Pardoe
Guest cast
Derek Benfield Alfred Pardoe
Elisabeth Sladen Mary Bennett
Hilda Fenemore Farmer's Wife
Denis Gilmore Herbert Pardoe
Writing team
Dick Sharples Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Allen Jewhurst Editor
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Alan Parker Composer

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