In Loving Memory

Season 3

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.

Where to Watch Season 3

8 Episodes

The Actress and the Undertaker
E1
The Actress and the UndertakerA visit to the local music hall on a knife-thrower's off-night leads to Billy's backstage involvement with a real thespian, much to Auntie Ivy's apprehension.
Wedding Bells
E2
Wedding BellsIt could be the wedding of the year, as Billy finally ties the knot. Ivy, not to be outdone, arranges her own funeral.
Bowls
E3
BowlsBilly is shocked to see his aunt at the cinema with married undertaker Mr Sutton, who feels left out as his wife is obsessed with playing bowls. When Mrs Sutton finds out she throws her husband out of the house and he ends up at Ivy's so in order to get the couple back together again Ivy proposes an unusual game of bowls - with Mr Sutton as the prize.
Memories Are Made of This
E4
Memories Are Made of ThisIvy takes a trip down Memory Lane to recall the 'high spots' of her career for readers of the British Undertakers' Journal.
Gone But Not Forgotten
E5
Gone But Not ForgottenNot many people have had the chance to watch their own funeral procession, but anything can happen when Ivy is making the arrangements - even for kith and kin.
To Billy a Son
E6
To Billy a SonBilly finally, if unexpectedly, becomes a proud father. there's just one small snag; the parents haven't actually been churched.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Christmas Special)
E7
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Christmas Special)
The Last Post
E8
The Last PostWhen Ivy attends Sunday service at the chapel, she doesn't foresee spending the night alone with a man - or being condemned by all and forced to depart for pastures new.