Keeping Up Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances

ENDED5 Seasons40 Episodes7.7
NetworkBBC One
First AiredOct 29, 1990
Last AiredNov 5, 1995
GenreComedy
Runtime30 min
Created ByRoy Clarke

Hyacinth Bucket (whose name, she insists, is pronounced "Bouquet") is a suburban housewife in the West Midlands. She would be the first to tell you that she is a gracious hostess, a respected citizen, and a well-connected member of high society. If you don't believe that, just ask her best friend Elizabeth, held captive in Hyacinth's kitchen; or the postmen and neighbours who bristle at the sound of her voice; or Richard, her weary and compliant husband. In fact, Hyacinth's reputation could be as perfect as her new lounge set, if not for her senile father's love of running wild in the nip. Oh, and she would prefer it if her brother-in-law was a sharper dresser. And that her husband was more ambitious. And that her sisters were more presentable. And do take your shoes off before you come in the house, dear. Mind that you don't brush against the wallpaper.

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Cast

Patricia Routledge
Patricia Routledge
Hyacinth Bucket
Clive Swift
Clive Swift
Richard Bucket
Judy Cornwell
Judy Cornwell
Daisy
Geoffrey Hughes
Geoffrey Hughes
Onslow
Josephine Tewson
Josephine Tewson
Elizabeth 'Liz' Warden
D
David Griffin
Emmet
Mary Millar
Mary Millar
Rose

Seasons & Episodes5 seasons · 40 episodes

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The Senior Citizen's Outing
E1The Senior Citizen's Outing
Sep 3, 199530m
Hyacinth volunteers to look after the old people in an outing to the funfair, however a certain old man proves to be quite a handful. As the day progresses, Hyacinth ends up in a mirror house, on some dodgems and on a ghost train.
The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball
E2The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball
Sep 10, 199529m
Hyacinth prepares for the Mayor's fancy dress ball and is also on a mission to impress the new neighbours, a few streets away.
Hyacinth is Alarmed
E3Hyacinth is Alarmed
Sep 17, 199530m
Richard is terrified to wake up to see Hyacinth smiling at him; he later realises he has forgotten his and Hyacinth's wedding anniversary. Richard then decides to have an alarm system installed, claiming it is Hyacinth's "surprise" anniversary present.
A Riverside Picnic
E4A Riverside Picnic
Sep 24, 199530m
Hyacinth organises a riverside picnic, much to the despair of those invited. Despite Emett's and the Vicar's best efforts to tell Hyacinth they are unable to attend, they find getting out of Hyacinth's function impossible. As always, Hyacinth's plans of perfection are shattered when a digger dumps dirt in her chosen location for the picnic.
Skis
E5Skis
Oct 1, 199530m
For Richard’s birthday Hyacinth buys some skis as she believes they "will look good on the car". However needing Violet and Bruce’s roof rack the Buckets head off to Violet's luxury home, picking two neighbours up along the way. Hyacinth is thrown into a panic when arriving as Violet and Bruce are arguing.
Country Estate Sale
E6Country Estate Sale
Oct 8, 199530m
Richard is not looking forward to going to a country house sale with Hyacinth as he believes she will spend beyond their limit. Liz and brother Emmett are also going to the sale, and are devastated when they realise Hyacinth is there. Meanwhile, a Mrs Braddock has commandeered Onslow’s car and is impersonating his dog, which has gone missing.
The Boy Friend
E7The Boy Friend
Oct 15, 199530m
Hyacinth sings to her hearts content when discovering Emmett's latest musical The Boyfriend is in production. Meanwhile Daddy is once again back in the war and guarding Onslow’s house with a sharp object.
A Barbecue At Violet's
E8A Barbecue At Violet's
Oct 22, 199530m
A "luxury barbecue" at Violet's house looks like being a disaster because Bruce and Violet keep having violent arguments. Hyacinth organises a sing song in an attempt to take everyone's mind off their hosts' battle. Later, Hyacinth goes along to a rehearsal of "The Boy Friend" to offer her services to Emmet.
New Car
E9New Car
Oct 29, 199530m
Hyacinth is completely insulted when she is awarded second prize at the local craft fair, and over Lydia Hawksworth. Scandalized even further when she and Richard are overtaken by Lydia's new car, it isn't long before Richard's worst fears are realized and Hyacinth sets her sights on a newer, more expensive Rolls Royce.
The Hostess
E10The Hostess
Nov 5, 199530m
Hyacinth has put an advert in the local newspaper to teach people social etiquette, however an excited Hyacinth does not quite get what she expected.

About Keeping Up Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances is a comedy series on BBC One. The show first aired on Oct 29, 1990 and currently has 5 seasons and 40 episodes. Keeping Up Appearances has ended after 5 seasons. It has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 161 votes. The cast includes Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Judy Cornwell, Geoffrey Hughes, Josephine Tewson. Created by Roy Clarke.

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