British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

That's Your Funeral

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1970 - 1971
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Basil Bulstrode is pompous, grouchy and stubborn - he's also an undertaker who loves his work. Stars Bill Fraser, Raymond Huntley, David Battley and Dudley Foster.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
David Battley Percy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 6
Dudley Foster Grimthorpe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
 2
Bill Fraser Basil Bulstrode
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 6
Raymond Huntley Mr Holroyd
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Elizabeth Benson Mrs. Grimthorpe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
 1
Michael Bilton Butler Baines
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
 1
John Cater Purvis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
 1
Denise Coffey Mabel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
 1
Richard Coleman Horatio
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 1
Fenella Fielding Mrs. Darling
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 1
Doug Fisher Alf
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
 1
Alan Haines Rotarian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
 1
Michael Hawkins Wigeon
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
 1
George Howe Parson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
 2
John Hughes First CID man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
 1
Betty Huntley-Wright Mrs. Holroyd
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 2
Richard Hurndall Guvnor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
 1
David King Charlie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
 1
Robert Lankesheer Rotarian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
 1
Larry Martyn Photographer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
 1
Terry Nelson Butch
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
 1
Arthur Pentelow Crematorium Superintendent
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
 1
Ambrosine Phillpotts Lady Bestys-Goodenough
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
 1
Roy Purcell Lofty
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
 1
Norman Scace Penfold
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
 1
Ian Thompson Second CID man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
 1
Ian Trigger Wee Georgie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
 1
Sheila White Rose
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
 1
Jack Woolgar Will Flute
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Peter Lewis Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Douglas Argent Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 6
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 6
Leslie Sarony Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 6
Peter Kindred Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 1
Colin Lowrey Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Last To Go
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - What's In A Name
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Unholy Deadlock
 3
Ian Rawnsley Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Alas Poor Eric
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Winning The Ashes
 2
Rita Reekie Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 1
Cyril Wilkins Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 1
Richard Chubb Sound Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - A Touch Of Violet
 1

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