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 3 - Gone Dancing

Dating an undertaker puts the girls off. Then Billy meets the ideal girl at a tea dance, and finds he no longer requires Ernie's "wisdom".

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 4th June 1979
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 23rd July 2015 4:20pm ITV3
Friday 24th July 2015 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 16th September 2015 5:10pm ITV3
Friday 12th February 2016 4:40pm ITV3
Friday 20th May 2016 4:10pm ITV3
Monday 23rd May 2016 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 16th August 2016 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 17th August 2016 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 18th January 2017 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 19th January 2017 6:00am ITV3
Monday 17th April 2017 6:55am ITV3
Monday 24th April 2017 4:40am ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Colin Farrell Ernie Hadfield
Guest cast
Lori Wells Daisy Plummer
Sherrie Hewson Doreen Nesbitt
Jackie Shinn Ballroom M.C.
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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