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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 - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

It's looking to be a cash-strapped Christmas at Unsworth's, but Ivy has just the thing to distract and bring some joy: producing the local undertaker's association's pantomime.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th December 1982
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Liz Smith Hilda Pardoe
Guest cast
Roger Brierley Amos Fiddick
Milton Johns Gerald Booth
Lesley Dunlop Mary Pardoe
Davyd Harries Herbert Pardoe
Johnny Allan Doyle
Writing team
Dick Sharples Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Phil Davies Editor
Peter Caldwell Production Designer
Andrew Sanderson Production Designer

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