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.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Legacy

Jeremiah's will contains little comfort for widow Ivy and nephew Billy, as they're forced to offer permanent lodgings to his estranged sister.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 28th May 1979
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 22nd July 2015 4:20pm ITV3
Thursday 23rd July 2015 6:10am ITV3
Tuesday 15th September 2015 5:20pm ITV3
Thursday 11th February 2016 4:50pm ITV3
Thursday 19th May 2016 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 20th May 2016 6:00am ITV3
Monday 15th August 2016 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 16th August 2016 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 17th January 2017 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 18th January 2017 6:00am ITV3
Monday 17th April 2017 6:25am ITV3
Saturday 22nd April 2017 5:10am ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Guest cast
John Sharp Adam Unsworth
Vanda Godsell Elsie Unsworth
John Franklyn-Robbins Joseph Pearson
Hilda Braid Gladys Unsworth
Paul Luty Tom Wrigley
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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