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 7 - The Fall Of The House Of Unsworth

With the warm weather, there are few funerals to cater for and even less cashflow. With the threat of the business's liquidation by the unscrupulous local bank manager, Ivy and Billy are desperate for any work they can get.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 8th December 1980
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 10th August 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 11th August 2015 6:10am ITV3
Thursday 1st October 2015 5:20pm ITV3
Friday 2nd October 2015 6:00am ITV3
Monday 29th February 2016 4:50pm ITV3
Monday 6th June 2016 4:10pm ITV3
Tuesday 7th June 2016 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 31st August 2016 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 1st September 2016 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 2nd February 2017 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 3rd February 2017 6:00am ITV3
Monday 1st May 2017 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 2nd May 2017 1:45am ITV3
Friday 26th May 2017 5:20pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Colin Farrell Ernie Hadfield
Guest cast
Johnny Allan Big Jack Tetley
Lynda La Plante (as Lynda Marchal) Mrs. Beatty
Derek Francis Mr. Browning
Timothy Bateson Mr. Bottomley
John Savident Mr. Hargreaves
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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