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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 3, Episode 7 - The Last Post

Ivy attends a service at the Primitive Methodist Chapel. How could she know she'd end up spending the night alone with a man, be condemned by her friends and neighbours - and have to leave the area?

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 23rd November 1982
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Colin Farrell Ernie Hadfield
Avis Bunnage Amy Jenkinson
Guest cast
Richard Wilson Rev Chadwick
Writing team
Dick Sharples Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Allen Jewhurst Editor
Phil Davies Editor
Peter Caldwell Production Designer
Andrew Sanderson Production Designer

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