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 4 - The Rivals

A rival undertaker engages in trade war, before Ivy begins to see his softer side.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 11th June 1979
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 27th July 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 28th July 2015 6:10am ITV3
Thursday 17th September 2015 5:20pm ITV3
Monday 15th February 2016 4:50pm ITV3
Monday 23rd May 2016 4:10pm ITV3
Tuesday 24th May 2016 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 17th August 2016 4:10pm ITV3
Thursday 18th August 2016 6:10am ITV3
Thursday 19th January 2017 4:10pm ITV3
Friday 20th January 2017 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 18th April 2017 6:00am ITV3
Monday 24th April 2017 5:05am ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Avis Bunnage Amy Jenkinson
Rose Power Flo Riley
Guest cast
Paul Luty Tom Wrigley
Richard Wilson Percy Openshaw
Sheila Steafel Nelly Asquith
Mary Larkin Openshaw's Daughter
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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