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 5, Episode 5 - King Of The Mountains

The strenuous Northern sport of fell running is a boon for the undertaking trade, but ignites a fresh round in the long-running war between the Unsworths and the Pardoes - and Hilda will not be playing nicely!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 13th March 1986
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 9th September 2015 4:05pm ITV3
Wednesday 28th October 2015 5:20pm ITV3
Thursday 29th October 2015 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 29th March 2016 4:50pm ITV3
Monday 4th July 2016 4:10pm ITV3
Tuesday 5th July 2016 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 28th September 2016 4:10pm ITV3
Thursday 29th September 2016 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 2nd March 2017 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 3rd March 2017 6:00am ITV3
Friday 26th May 2017 6:00am ITV3

Cast & crew

Cast
Thora Hird Ivy Unsworth
Christopher Beeny Billy Henshaw
Colin Farrell Ernie Hadfield
Sherrie Hewson Mary Braithwaite
Guest cast
Denis Gilmore Herbert Pardoe
Joan Sims Hilda Pardoe
Derek Deadman Malcolm
Charles Cork Other Competitor
Peter Martin Event Caller
Writing team
Dick Sharples Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Lance Tattersall Editor
Peter Caldwell Production Designer
Alan Parker Composer

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