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TV series

Keeping Up Appearances

1990TV-PG5 seasons7.7 / 10

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A snobbish housewife is determined to climb the social ladder, in spite of her family's working class connections and the constant chagrin of her long suffering husband.

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Synopsis

A snobbish housewife is determined to climb the social ladder, in spite of her family's working class connections and the constant chagrin of her long suffering husband.

Season 5 episodes

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Episode 1

The Senior Citizen's Outing

30m6.3 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Derek Waring, Angus Lennie, Jeremy Gittins, Rita Davies, Eric Carte, John Darrell, Sheila Rennie, Marion Barron

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Episode 2

The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball

29m6.3 / 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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Ivor Danvers, David Janson, Jean Harvey, Kyle Wicks

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Episode 3

Hyacinth is Alarmed

30m8.0 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Ian Lavender, Rebecca Root, George Webb, Jeremy Gittins, David Janson, Ben de Winter, Margaret Towner

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Episode 4

A Riverside Picnic

30m8.3 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Steve Morley, Jeremy Gittins, David Janson, Anna Dawson, Marion Barron

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Episode 5

Skis

30m7.0 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Jeremy Gittins, Anna Dawson, Lois Penson, Clare Kelly, Marion Barron, John Evitts

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Episode 6

Country Estate Sale

30m7.7 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Bruce Montague, David Simeon, David Ashford, Jessica James, Colin Stepney

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Episode 7

The Boy Friend

30m8.0 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Jeremy Gittins, Marion Barron

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Episode 8

A Barbecue At Violet's

30m7.0 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadGuest stars Jack Smethurst, Anna Bolt, George Webb, Jeremy Gittins, Anna Dawson, Marion Barron, John Evitts, Jennie Morton

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Episode 9

New Car

30m7.0 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Timothy Carlton, George Webb, John Pennington

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Episode 10

The Hostess

30m7.7 / 10finale

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Robert Rawles, John Waterhouse, Ian Burford

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Episode information updated Nov 13, 2026

More about Keeping Up Appearances

Cast

Patricia RoutledgeHyacinth Bucket
Clive SwiftRichard Bucket
Judy CornwellDaisy
Geoffrey HughesOnslow
Josephine TewsonElizabeth 'Liz' Warden
David GriffinEmmet
Mary MillarRose
Shirley StelfoxRose

Credits

Created by
Roy Clarke
Written by
Roy Clarke

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
40
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC OneUnited Kingdom
  • BBCUnited Kingdom

Themes

bouquetclass warfaresitcomslobsnobsocial satire