Keeping Up Appearances
Overview
Hyacinth Bucket, a determined suburban housewife from the West Midlands, is on a relentless quest to elevate her social standing. Insisting on the pronunciation of her name as "Bouquet," she prides herself on being a perfect hostess and a pillar of high society. However, her aspirations are often undermined by her eccentric family, including a senile father who prefers to roam freely and a brother-in-law whose fashion sense leaves much to be desired. With a beleaguered husband, Richard, and a friend, Elizabeth, who endures her antics, chaos often ensues amidst her attempts to maintain appearances.
Episodes
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1
Daddy's Accident
Hyacinth's father is rushed to the hospital in an ambulance after he sustains injuries while pursuing the milk delivery woman on her bicycle, complet...
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2
The New Vicar
Hyacinth is eager to impress the new Vicar with an elegant afternoon of tea and delightful treats. However, her plans take a disastrous turn when Ons...
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3
Stately Home
Hyacinth and Richard take a trip to a grand estate, where Hyacinth is eager to encounter someone from the noble lineage. However, she becomes anxious...
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4
The Charity Shop
It’s Liz and Hyacinth’s turn to assist Mrs. Nugent at the charity shop. On their way, Hyacinth needs to stop by Onslow and Daisy’s to evict a w...
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5
Daisy's Toyboy
In a bid to spark jealousy in Onslow, Daisy decides to pursue a younger man. Her scheme, however, backfires, leading her to send Onslow to the Church...
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6
The Christening
Kylie, the granddaughter of Daisy and Onslow, is set to be baptized, but Hyacinth is less than thrilled due to the absence of a wedding beforehand. T...
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A Strange Man
Hyacinth is taken aback when she spots an unfamiliar man wrapped only in a towel leaving Elizabeth's home, prompting her to insist to Richard that the...
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2
Driving Mrs. Fortescue
Hyacinth and Richard take the affluent Mrs. Fortescue to town, hoping to make a grand impression. However, Hyacinth's aspirations are derailed when h...
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3
The Candlelight Supper
Hyacinth aims to dazzle Emmet with her skills at an extravagant musical dinner. Unfortunately, her efforts take a turn when Rose arrives in a reveali...
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4
Hyacinth Tees Off
The Major extends an invitation to the Buckets for a weekend of golf at an upscale hotel. Everything seems perfect until Onslow and Daisy arrive unan...
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5
Problems with Relatives
Hyacinth's brother-in-law, Bruce, finds himself stranded in a tree, while Daddy heads to the registry office to get married. Meanwhile, Emmett encount...
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6
Onslow's Birthday
Hyacinth is less than thrilled about attending Onslow's birthday celebration, but her attitude shifts when she learns that Rose's affluent Greek boyfr...
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7
Singing For Emmet
Richard receives a proposal for early retirement, leading him to contemplate the prospect of being at home with Hyacinth all day. Meanwhile, Emmet be...
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8
The Toy Store
Daddy finds himself at the toy store, attempting to "enhance" some toys using a screwdriver. His meddling leads to complications that force Hyacinth ...
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9
The Three-Piece Suite
Hyacinth can hardly contain her excitement as the delivery of her brand-new three-piece suite, a perfect imitation of the one at Sandringham House, a...
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10
A Picnic For Daddy
Hyacinth plans a delightful picnic for her father, but chaos ensues when the forgetful gentleman takes it upon himself to take the Buckets’ car for ...
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Early Retirement
Richard finds himself facing early retirement, a transition he didn't anticipate. Unfortunately for him, Hyacinth is brimming with ambitious plans for...
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2
Iron Age Remains
Hyacinth insists on taking Richard on a countryside adventure to uncover the remnants of an Iron Age settlement. Despite Richard's reluctance, he fin...
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3
Violet's Country Cottage
Hyacinth seizes an opportunity for social advancement when she borrows her sister Violet's charming country cottage for a weekend getaway. Eager to im...
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4
How to Go on Holiday without Really Trying
Hyacinth visits a travel agency to collect some "premium" vacation pamphlets. Meanwhile, Onslow steps in to mentor Richard, determined to teach him t...
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5
Richard's New Hobby
Hyacinth believes it's time for Richard to explore a new pastime, compelling him to pick up the camera gifted by his boss upon his retirement. She is ...
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6
The Art Exhibition
Daddy decides to leave and enlist in the Foreign Legion, prompting Hyacinth and Richard to track him down. However, he slips away once more, causing c...
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7
What To Wear When Yachting
Hyacinth and Richard spend the weekend on a yacht.
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A Job For Richard
Hyacinth is determined to fill Richard's retirement days with purpose. She secures him a position as an executive in the frozen food industry. In a bi...
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2
Country Retreat
Hyacinth dreams of owning a quaint countryside home, but her aspirations are anything but modest. While searching for the perfect property, she encou...
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3
A Celebrity for the Barbecue
Hyacinth Bucket is preparing for her summer gatherings by planning an extravagant indoor barbecue. Eager to outshine the Barker-Finches, she is set o...
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4
The Commodore
Hyacinth embraces her nautical side while volunteering to pick up a guest speaker, the Commodore, from the train station. Unfortunately, Richard's ca...
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5
Looking At Properties
Richard grows anxious as he allows Hyacinth to explore country homes on her own, worried she might make an expensive purchase they can't afford while ...
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6
Please Mind Your Head
Hyacinth and Richard are trying to adjust to their new rural apartment, but Richard is not thrilled with its small dimensions. The space is already t...
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7
Let There Be Light
During the church's "bring and buy" event, attendees are in for a surprise when Hyacinth enlists Richard to tackle the electrical issues of the hall,...
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The Senior Citizen's Outing
Hyacinth takes it upon herself to supervise a group of elderly individuals on a trip to the funfair, but one particular gentleman turns out to be qui...
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2
The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball
Hyacinth is in full swing as she gets ready for the Mayor's extravagant fancy dress ball. Alongside her preparations, she is eager to make a lasting ...
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3
Hyacinth is Alarmed
Richard is jolted awake by Hyacinth’s unsettling smile, only to remember he has completely overlooked their wedding anniversary. In a panic, he opts...
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4
A Riverside Picnic
Hyacinth arranges a picnic by the river, leaving her guests feeling quite overwhelmed. Emett and the Vicar try their hardest to decline the invitatio...
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5
Skis
On Richard's birthday, Hyacinth decides to purchase skis, convinced they will enhance the car's appearance. To transport them, she enlists Violet and...
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6
Country Estate Sale
Richard dreads attending a country house auction with Hyacinth, fearing her extravagant spending will exceed their budget. Meanwhile, Liz and her bro...
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7
The Boy Friend
Hyacinth is overjoyed to learn that Emmett's new musical, The Boyfriend, is being produced, and she can't help but sing with excitement. At the same t...
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8
A Barbecue At Violet's
Violet's upscale cookout is on the verge of chaos as she and Bruce engage in heated disputes. To distract the guests from their tumultuous bickering,...
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9
New Car
Hyacinth is deeply offended to receive second place at the local craft fair, especially to Lydia Hawksworth. Her indignation escalates when she and R...
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10
The Hostess
Hyacinth places an advertisement in the local paper to offer lessons on social etiquette. Eager to share her knowledge, she anticipates a successful ...
