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 3, Episode 5 - Gone But Not Forgotten

On a day trip to the seaside with Auntie Ivy, Billy gets into a spot of trouble and floats far out to sea in a coffin he's using as a boat. Soon long out of sight, Ivy believes him drowned and returns home to organise a fitting memorial service.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 9th November 1982
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 17th August 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 18th August 2015 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 8th October 2015 5:20pm ITV3
Friday 9th October 2015 6:00am ITV3
Monday 7th March 2016 4:50pm ITV3
Monday 13th June 2016 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 14th June 2016 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 7th September 2016 4:10pm ITV3
Thursday 8th September 2016 6:10am ITV3
Thursday 9th February 2017 4:20pm ITV3
Friday 10th February 2017 6:00am ITV3
Monday 8th May 2017 6:00am ITV3
Saturday 13th May 2017 5:00am ITV3
Friday 2nd June 2017 5:25pm ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Colin Farrell Ernie Hadfield
Avis Bunnage Amy Jenkinson
Guest cast
Susan Shepherd Doris
Writing team
Dick Sharples Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Allen Jewhurst Editor
Jim Molyneux Editor
Peter Caldwell Production Designer
Andrew Sanderson Production Designer

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