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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 6 - The Angels Want Me For A Sunbeam

Brother Benjamin Bailey and Sister Joanna bring their travelling salvation show to town - Billy is won over by the idea, but are they all that they seem?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 1st December 1980
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Colin Farrell Ernie Hadfield
Rose Power Flo Riley
Guest cast
Paul Luty Tom Wrigley
Ruth Kettlewell Madge Butley
Adrienne Posta Sister Joanna
Rosamund Greenwood Sinner
Ronald Lacey Brother Benjamin Bailey
Writing team
Dick Sharples Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Allen Jewhurst Editor
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Alan Parker Composer
David McDermott Production Designer

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