Keeping Up Appearances(1990)
The Full Bouquet
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.
- Created by:
- Roy Clarke
- First aired:
- 1990-10-29
- Country:
- GB
- Network:
- BBC One
Episodes
1. A Job For Richard
★ 7.51993-09-05 · 30m
Hyacinth’s attempts to keep Richard occupied in his years of retirement continue. Now she has found him an executive job in frozen foods, and to impress the manager of the company she has contrived a plot involving Onslow and golf.
2. Country Retreat
★ 8.01993-09-12 · 30m
Hyacinth wants “a little place in the country”, however her heart is not set on little. An old farmer with a speech impediment causes much difficulty for Hyacinth when out looking at property, and seems to take a liking to her.
3. A Celebrity for the Barbecue
★ 7.51993-09-19 · 30m
For her summer entertaining, Hyacinth Bucket has decided to host an elaborate indoors barbecue. In an attempt to compete with the Barker-Finchess, she is determined to get a celebrity to attend. Meanwhile Rose gives Daisy a make-over.
4. The Commodore
★ 7.01993-09-26 · 30m
Hyacinth switches on her sailing persona when volunteering to collect a guest speaking Commodore from a train station, however Richard gets clamped and they cannot find the man. When Hyacinth does finally meet the Commodore, she is unprepared for his attempts at seduction.
5. Looking At Properties
★ 8.01993-10-03 · 30m
Richard panics when leaving Hyacinth to browse country property without him, fearing she will purchase something they cannot afford, as he collects "Daddy" from a police station. Finally Hyacinth decides on a country property.
6. Please Mind Your Head
★ 7.81993-10-10 · 30m
Hyacinth and Richard are settling into their new country apartment, but Richard is less than enthused with its diminutive size. It's already cramped enough as it is for two, but when Hyacinth invites friends over, it becomes unbearably tiny!
7. Let There Be Light
★ 8.71993-10-17 · 30m
It is the "bring and buy" sale at the Church hall and the Church goers are in for a shock because Hyacinth has volunteered Richard to fix the Church hall electrics, despite his lack of electrical capabilities. Meanwhile Onslow, Daisy, and Rose turn up with a Daddy believing he is back in the war.
Where to watch
Free
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Cast
Patricia Routledge
Hyacinth Bucket
Clive Swift
Richard Bucket
Judy Cornwell
Daisy
Geoffrey Hughes
Onslow
Josephine Tewson
Elizabeth 'Liz' Warden
- D
David Griffin
Emmet
Mary Millar
Rose
