Keeping Up Appearances

TV series

Keeping Up Appearances

7.7/ 10· 176199030 min5 seasons · 40 episodes

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

Seasons and episodes

5 seasons · 40 episodes

Ended
Season 5

Season 5

10 episodesSeptember 3, 1995
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  1. S5 E1

    The Senior Citizen's Outing

    Sep 3, 199530 min

    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.

  2. S5 E2

    The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball

    Sep 10, 199529 min

    Hyacinth prepares for the Mayor's fancy dress ball and is also on a mission to impress the new neighbours, a few streets away.

  3. S5 E3

    Hyacinth is Alarmed

    Sep 17, 199530 min

    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" annivers

  4. S5 E4

    A Riverside Picnic

    Sep 24, 199530 min

    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, Hyacin

  5. S5 E5

    Skis

    Oct 1, 199530 min

    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

  6. S5 E6

    Country Estate Sale

    Oct 8, 199530 min

    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. Meanw

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Keeping Up Appearances?
Keeping Up Appearances is streaming on Hoopla, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How many seasons of Keeping Up Appearances are there?
Keeping Up Appearances has 5 seasons and 40 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Keeping Up Appearances?
Keeping Up Appearances has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 5, 1995.
Who stars in Keeping Up Appearances?
Keeping Up Appearances stars Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Judy Cornwell, Geoffrey Hughes, Josephine Tewson.

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