Season 1

Episodes

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   1. Last Tribute

   25 Mar 1970 · 30 min

   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.

2. 2

   2. Alas Poor Eric

   22 Jan 1971 · 30 min

   When apprentice Percy ignores the rules and sells the coffin, not the funeral, he places the firm in a grave situation.

3. 3

   3. Winning The Ashes

   29 Jan 1971 · 30 min

   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.""

4. 4

   4. The Last To Go

   5 Feb 1971 · 30 min

   Even undertakers can fall in love, but Percy has chosen to fall for Rose, the daughter of a rival undertaker.

5. 5

   5. What's In A Name?

   12 Feb 1971 · 30 min

   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.

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   6. Unholy Deadlock

   19 Feb 1971 · 30 min

   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.

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   7. A Touch Of Violet

   26 Feb 1971 · 30 min