In Loving Memory
In Loving Memory is a British period sitcom set in an undertakers business that starred Thora Hird and Christopher Beeny. A pilot was transmitted in 1969 by Thames Television who rejected the idea before it was finally accepted by Yorkshire Television in 1979 where it further ran for five series between until 1986.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.In Loving Memory
21-05-1979Unsworth is asked to handle Oldshaw's biggest and most important funeral.
- Ep 2
2.The Legacy
28-05-1979Enter sister-in-law Gladys, willed on the firm by Ivy's late, malicious husband.
- Ep 3
3.Gone Dancing
04-06-1979Billy discovers his being an undertaker puts the girls off.
- Ep 4
4.The Rivals
11-06-1979The Unsworths are drawn into a trade war when Percy Oltenshaw starts poaching ""clients"" vis Miss Askith, the local postmistress; and Ivy nearly makes a terrible mistake until Amy...
- Ep 5
5.Pork
18-06-1979The firm is plagued by hazards such as a short-sighted pallbearer and a professional mourner with a fixed grin.
- Ep 6
6.Come Back Little Malcolm
25-06-1979 - Ep 7
7.Onions
02-07-1979Billy sets off in search of a brighter, more adventurous future.
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