Keeping Up Appearances

Name: Keeping Up Appearances
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 8.7

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Genres: Comedy

First Aired: 1990-10-29Length: 30 MinStatus: Ended

British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances features Patricia Routledge as Hyacinth Bucket, a wannabe social climber who insists her surname be pronounced "Bouquet." Her incessant attempts to project an upper-crust image cause grief for all those around her, including henpecked husband Richard, the local vicar and her neighbours. Providing a constant source of embarrassment are Hyacinth's unsophisticated sisters Daisy and Rose as well as lazy, crude brother-in-law Onslow. (Source: thetvdb.com)

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Season 5 (show/hide)
10	The Hostess	1995-11-05
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.
9	The Rolls-Royce	1995-10-29
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.
8	A Barbecue at Violet's	1995-10-22
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.
7	The Boy Friend	1995-10-15
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.
6	Country Estate Sale	1995-10-08
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.
5	Skis	1995-10-01
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.
4	A Riverside Picnic	1995-09-24
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.
3	Hyacinth Is Alarmed	1995-09-17
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.
2	The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball	1995-09-10
Hyacinth prepares for the Mayor's fancy dress ball and is also on a mission to impress the new neighbours, a few streets away.
1	The Senior Citizen's Outing	1995-09-03
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.

Season 4 (show/hide)
7	Let There Be Light	1993-10-17
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.
6	Please Mind Your Head	1993-10-10
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!
5	Looking at Properties	1993-10-03
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.
4	The Commodore	1993-09-26
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. Guest stars: Nigel Davenport
3	A Celebrity for the Barbecue	1993-09-19
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.
2	Country Retreat	1993-09-12
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.
1	A Job for Richard	1993-09-05
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.

Season 3 (show/hide)
7	What to Wear When Yachting	1992-10-18
Hyacinth and Richard spend the weekend on a yacht.
6	The Art Exhibition	1992-10-11
Daddy runs off to join the Foreign Legion. Hyacinth and Richard manage to find him, but he escapes again and runs riot at an art gallery - The same art gallery that Hyacinth and Richard have been invited to!
5	Richard's New Hobby	1992-10-04
Hyacinth decides that Richard should get a new hobby... and so insists he uses the camera that his boss presented to him when he retired!
4	How to Go on Holiday Without Really Trying	1992-09-27
Hyacinth takes a trip to the travel agents for some ""quality"" holiday brochures. Afterwards, Onslow decides to take Richard in hand and show him how to 'enjoy' life.
3	Violet's Country Cottage	1992-09-20
Hyacinth gets a chance to try some social climbing while borrowing her sister Violet's cottage for the weekend.
2	Iron Age Remains	1992-09-13
Hyacinth drags Richard off into the countryside in search of the remains of an Iron Age settlement.
1	Early Retirement	1992-09-06
Richard has had to take early retirement. Sadly for him, Hyacinth has many plans for his future.

Season 2 (show/hide)
10	A Picnic for Daddy	1991-11-03
Hyacinth arranges a picnic for Daddy, but things go awry when the senile old man decides to test-drive the Buckets' car. Thus Hyacinth has to ride in Onslow's, as a car chase gets underway.
9	The Three-Piece Suite	1991-10-27
Hyacinth is very excited at the prospect of having her new three piece suite, an exact replica of the one at Sandringham House, delivered. She will also give Daisy and Onslow her old suite, provided they pick it up themselves. But of course these two events are likely to collide at some point, creating an insurmountable disaster.
8	The Toy Store	1991-10-20
Daddy has ended up at the toy store and is "improving" a few toys with the help of a screw driver. This results in Hyacinth and Richard having to go into town to solve the problem, where Hyacinth fears for her status when meeting Mrs. Counsellor Nugent.
7	Singing for Emmet	1991-10-13
Richard is offered early retirement and so ponders over the possibility of having to spend all day everyday with Hyacinth. Emmett is enraged when Hyacinth ends up rehearsing a performance for the old people at the Church Hall with him, and a tranquilised Rose arrives at the scene wanting to become a nun.
6	Onslow's Birthday	1991-10-06
Hyacinth is dreading an invite to Onslow's birthday party, but changes her mind when finding out she and Richard will be picked up by Rose's wealthy Greek boyfriend. Thus Hyacinth holds a gathering at her house to impress the neighbours as she departs in the luxury vehicle. However her hopes die when a hearse arrives instead.
5	Problems with Relatives	1991-09-29
Hyacinth's brother-in-law Bruce is stuck up a tree, Daddy goes to the register office to be married and Emmett meets Daisy, Onslow and Rose, throwing Hyacinth into dismay. Liz offers to drive Daddy back to Daisy's, but to avoid herself and Emmett seeing how Daisy and Onslow live, Hyacinth insists they stop off at Violet's.
4	Golfing with the Major	1991-09-22
The Major invites the Buckets for a golfing weekend at a luxury hotel. All is well until Onslow and Daisy turn up unexpectedly to collect Rose after she has spent a raunchy weekend away with a Mr Smith. Inevitably, when Hyacinth realises her family are there, she fears for her social standing. Adding to her dilemma is the amorous intentions of the Major.
3	The Candlelight Supper	1991-09-15
Hyacinth wants to impress Emmet with her musical talents at an elaborate musical supper. However her plans backfire when a short-skirted Rose turns up, followed by two aggressive men who begin fighting on Hyacinth's doorstep.
2	Driving Mrs. Fortescue	1991-09-08
Hyacinth and Richard drive a wealthy Mrs Fortescue into town, however Hyacinth's plans to impress are crushed by her family when Daisy and Rose flag down the Buckets for a lift. Eventually to Hyacinth's dismay, this leads to Mrs Fortescue playing darts with Onslow in a public house.
1	A Strange Man	1991-09-01
Hyacinth is shocked to see a strange man wearing only a towel emerge from Elizabeth's house, thus she tells Richard they will have to move house. However her opinions change when discovering who the man really is. Meanwhile Daddy has gone missing.

Season 1 (show/hide)
6	The Christening	1990-12-03
Daisy and Onslow’s granddaughter Kylie is getting christened, but Hyacinth is unimpressed because there has not been a wedding first. The day does not get any better for Hyacinth when she and Richard are forced to come to the rescue of the baby's mother Stephanie, whose transport has broken down. The leading lady then learns the baby's mother is a hippie, who is unaware of the baby’s father. Guest stars: Gerald Sim
5	Daisy's Toyboy	1990-11-26
In an attempt to make Onslow jealous, Daisy finds herself a toyboy. However the plan fails and Daisy sends Onslow to the Church hall to meet Richard, in a final ploy to get him to notice her antics. Guest stars: Jonny Lee Miller
4	The Charity Shop	1990-11-19
It is Liz and Hyacinth's day to help Mrs Nugent at the charity shop, and on their way there, Hyacinth has to make a visit to Onslow and Daisy's to remove a woman (played by Gretchen Franklin) from Daddy's room, refusing to leave. Meanwhile Rose intends to give up men, and arrives at the charity shop to donate her raunchy underwear. Guest stars: Denis Bond, Norman Lovett
3	Stately Home	1990-11-12
Hyacinth and Richard visit a stately home where the leading lady hopes to meet a member of the aristocratic family. However she fears her social status will be sabotaged by Onslow, Daisy and Rose, who turn up unexpectedly. Thus Hyacinth drags Richard through the ground's private gardens to hide from the lower-class clan. Guest stars: Michael Bilton
2	The New Vicar	1990-11-05
Hyacinth is determined to create the perfect impression when inviting the new Vicar for “tea and light refreshments”. However her hopes come crashing down on her when Onslow and Daisy turn up with the news Daddy has been kidnapped by a gypsy. The day gets even worse for the polish-perfecting protagonist when Rose turns up, on her way to her own funeral.
1	Daddy's Accident	1990-10-29
Hyacinth's "Daddy" is put into an ambulance and taken to hospital, after getting injured chasing after the milk woman naked on his bike. After visiting him, Hyacinth returns home and is visited by the gas man, whose life she makes difficult. Guest stars: Bruce Alexander

Season 0 (show/hide)
33	Life Lessons with Onslow	2008-09-09
Onslow presents lessons for life when hosting an Open University program, by showing various moments from the "Keeping Up Appearances" show. All the favourites are here to relive again & again in an hour long glance back.
32	Keeping Up Appearances: Goodbye Hyacinth	2025-10-03
A heartfelt tribute to Dame Patricia Routledge and her unforgettable portrayal of Hyacinth Bucket, Britain’s most socially ambitious woman. Keeping Up Appearances: Goodbye Hyacinth revisits the iconic BBC sitcom through classic clips, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and one of Routledge’s final interviews. With reflections from fans and fellow performers, this Channel 5 special celebrates Hyacinth’s legacy—from candlelight suppers to her immortal cry, “It’s Bouquet!”—and bids farewell to a national treasure who redefined British comedy.
31	Children in Need Special	1995-11-24
Hyacinth dreams Daddy has died, and demands the coffin be brought to her house.
30	The Kitty Monologues
From the character Kitty that Patricia Routledge played on Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV.
29	Dame Patricia Routledge Remembers... Keeping up Apperances	2024-09-03
Dame Patricia Routledge recalls how the character of Hyacinth Bucket first entered her life and looks back on the part she played in bringing to life one of TV’s most formidable comedy characters.
28	Roy Clarke Remembers... Keeping up Appearances	2024-07-23
Acclaimed comedy writer Roy Clarke looks back on Keeping Up Appearances, his creation that introduced the world to the extraordinary Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced, of course, ‘Bouquet’).
27	Keeping Up Appearances: 30 Years Of Laughs	2023-01-14
Documentary paying tribute to the iconic 1990s' BBC comedy Keeping Up Appearances. Features Patricia Routledge, Judy Cornwell, Jeremy Gittins and David Janson.
26	Mr. Blobby meets Hyacinth Bucket
A clip from the Noel's House Party David Gower Gotcha episode where Mr Blobby meets Hyacinth Bucket on Keeping Up Appearances.
25	Hyacinth Revealed - Newly Recorded Interviews
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23	The History of
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22	Young Hyacinth	2016-09-02
Set in the late 1950s, a young Hyacinth will be seen desperately trying to force her family to climb the social ladder. Guest stars: Debra Stephenson, Katherine Pearce, Kerry Howard, Mark Addy, Tony Gardner
20	Outtakes 7
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19	Outtakes 6
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18	Outtakes 5
Outtakes from season 4
17	Outtakes 4
Outtakes from season 3
16	Outtakes 3
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15	Outtakes 2
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14	Outtakes 1
Outtakes from season 1
13	Funny Women
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12	Second Chance Shorts
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11	The Kitty Monologues
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10	Pebble Mill Interview	1993-02-12
Pebble Mill interviews Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift
9	Comedy Connections - Keeping Up Appearances	2004-07-26
The documentary series Comedy Connections featured an episode dedicated to Keeping Up Appearances. Stars Clive Swift, Josephine Tewson, Judy Cornwell and David Griffin, along with writer Roy Clarke and producer/director Harold Snoad, all discussed the series. Clips from an interview with Patricia Routledge from 2002 were also included.
8	Interview with Patricia Routledge	2007-11-30
An interview with Patricia Routledge
7	Interview with Judy Cornwell	2007-11-30
An interview with Judy Cornwell
6	Life Lessons from Onslow	2007-11-30
You'll laugh too hard to take notes when Hyacinth's beer-drinking and philosophizing brother-in-law, Onslow, gives a lecture on successful human relationships, using examples from Keeping Up Appearances.
5	The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket	1997-03-01
Daisy and Onslow find the secret diary of Hyacinth and start reading in it. The rest of this TV special are clips from previous episodes.
4	The Pageant	1995-12-25
Hyacinth and Richard arrive at the Church hall as Hyacinth organises a Pageant based on the English Civil War, with herself as Queen Henrietta Maria and Richard as Charles I. However all of the volunteers supposedly taking part are unable to make it. At a last minute attempt to get the show off the ground, Hyacinth invites Onslow, Daisy and Rose along with Bruce and Violet to participate. Later in rehearsals however, Hyacinth falls foul of a stage accident.
3	Angel Gabriel Blue	1994-12-25
Hyacinth is in search for her dream kitchen while Richard has developed a fungus infection, not to his wife's approval. As a result, Hyacinth claims it is gout, a disease supposedly caught by "good living". Meanwhile Daddy has gone missing again and there is a stranger in his place Guest stars: Trevor Bannister
2	Sea Fever	1993-12-26
Hyacinth and Richard prepare for their luxury stay on the QE2. Yet traffic, a muddy field and too much luggage result in a disastrous start to a holiday that only gets much worse for Hyacinth when she has reason to believe Onslow and Daisy have stowed-away and are also onboard the luxury cruise. Guest stars: Lord Lichfield
1	The Father Christmas Suit	1991-12-25
Hyacinth has bought Richard a Father Christmas outfit for him to wear when distributing gifts to the old people at the Church Hall. Against his will, Richard puts on the outfit, but after having one too many sherries with Emmett, he is unable to fulfil the deed, hence Elizabeth puts on the outfit and pretends to be Richard.

(Source: thetvdb.com)

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