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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.
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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.
Cast, crew and production details
Patricia RoutledgeHyacinth Bucket
Clive SwiftRichard Bucket
Judy CornwellDaisy
Geoffrey HughesOnslow
Josephine TewsonElizabeth 'Liz' Warden
Mary MillarRose
Shirley StelfoxRose
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Frederick Jaeger, Joe Dunlop, Michael L. Blair, David Janson
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Episode 2
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.
Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Liz Daniels, Denis Bond, Barrie Gosney
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Episode 3
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.
Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Paul Williamson, Clovissa Newcombe
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Episode 4
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.
Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Geraldine Newman, Nigel Davenport, Jeremy Gittins, Linda James, Liz Edmiston, Ann Davies, Len Lowe, Donald T. Allen
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Episode 5
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.
Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars John Arnatt, Stuart Fell, Terrence Hardiman, George Webb, John Phythian, Jennifer Clulow, Eric Carte
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Episode 6
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!
Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars George Webb, David Janson, Helen Dorward, Robert Rawles
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Episode 7
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.
Directed by Harold SnoadWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Sue Lloyd, George Webb, Jeremy Gittins, David Janson, Pamela Abbott, Marion Barron
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