Bill Fraser
That's Your Funeral (1971)
Season 1
That's Your Funeral was a BBC sitcom from 1971. The show was about a North of England funeral director called Basil Bulstrode. It used numerous urban legends about the funeral industry in its storylines. The show only lasted for one series before being axed. A very similar theme was used far more successfully in the ITV sitcom In Loving Memory.
Released Jan. 21, 1971
Episode 30 min
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S1E1 - Last Tribute
A telephone call from Lady Bestys-Good-Enough about her sad loss sends Holroyd and his staff rushing to her manor. When they arrive, they find that a test of skill lies before them—and not quite the kind they expected.
March 25, 1970, midnight
S1E2 - Alas Poor Eric
When apprentice Percy ignores the rules and sells the coffin, not the funeral, he places the firm in a grave situation.
Jan. 22, 1971, midnight
S1E3 - Winning The Ashes
Against his better judgement, Bulstrode becomes involved in the funeral of old Zephaniah Hodge. When he hears that Hodge was wealthy, his baser instincts come to the fore—even to the extent of having a band play ""The Last Post over the Grave.""
Jan. 29, 1971, midnight
S1E4 - The Last To Go
Even undertakers can fall in love, but Percy has chosen to fall for Rose, the daughter of a rival undertaker.
Feb. 5, 1971, midnight
S1E5 - What's In A Name?
Business being slack, Bulstrode branches out into the wedding business. When Holroyd unexpectedly returns from holiday to hold a memorial service for one of his holiday party, he finds Bulstrode conducting a wedding service in the Chapel of Rest.
Feb. 12, 1971, midnight
S1E6 - Unholy Deadlock
Basil takes more than just a cursory interest in the attractive and recently widowed Mrs Darling. His daydreams encompass a high class clientele and a luxurious funeral establishment, funded by Mrs Darling—who appears to take as much interest in funerals as he does.
Feb. 19, 1971, midnight
S1E7 - A Touch Of Violet
Feb. 26, 1971, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Jan. 21, 1971
Last Air Date: Feb. 26, 1971, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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