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 2, Episode 2 - Play To Me, Gipsy

A gipsy puts a curse on the Unsworth household and before the day is out, Billy ends up in the local infirmary. But was she a real gipsy, or was it just bad luck?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 3rd November 1980
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 3rd August 2015 4:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 4th August 2015 6:20am ITV3
Thursday 24th September 2015 5:20pm ITV3
Friday 25th September 2015 6:00am ITV3
Friday 25th September 2015 5:20pm ITV3
Monday 22nd February 2016 4:50pm ITV3
Monday 30th May 2016 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 31st May 2016 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 24th August 2016 4:10pm ITV3
Thursday 25th August 2016 6:10am ITV3
Thursday 26th January 2017 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 27th January 2017 6:00am ITV3
Monday 24th April 2017 6:00am ITV3
Friday 28th April 2017 2:00am ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Colin Farrell Ernie Hadfield
Avis Bunnage Amy Jenkinson
Guest cast
Stella Tanner Vera Turnbull
Derek Johns Patient
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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