List of Keeping Up Appearances episodes

Keeping Up Appearances is a British sitcom, created by Roy Clarke, and broadcast on BBC1. It stars Patricia Routledge as Hyacinth Bucket (which she insists is pronounced "Bouquet"), a social climbing snob intent on impressing the upper and upper-middle classes and striving for social perfection. The series also features Clive Swift as her long-suffering husband, Richard; Josephine Tewson as Elizabeth Warden, Hyacinth's next-door neighbour; Judy Cornwell and Shirley Stelfox as Hyacinth's sisters Daisy and Rose, respectively; and Geoffrey Hugues as Onslow, Daisy's husband. From the second series, Mary Millar replaced Shirley Stelfox as Rose, and David Griffin joined the cast as Emmet Hawksworth, Elizabeth's brother.

During the course of the programme, 44 episodes of Keeping Up Appearances aired, including four specials over five series, between 29 October 1990 and 25 December 1995.

Series	Episodes	Originally released
Series	Episodes	First released	Last released
1	6	29 October 1990 (1990-10-29)	3 December 1990 (1990-12-03)
2	10	1 September 1991 (1991-09-01)	3 November 1991 (1991-11-03)
2	Special	25 December 1991 (1991-12-25)
3	7	6 September 1992 (1992-09-06)	18 October 1992 (1992-10-18)
4	7	5 September 1993 (1993-09-05)	17 October 1993 (1993-10-17)
	Special	26 December 1993 (1993-12-26)
	Special	25 December 1994 (1994-12-25)
5	10	3 September 1995 (1995-09-03)	5 November 1995 (1995-11-05)
5	Special	25 December 1995 (1995-12-25)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original airdate
1	1	"Daddy's Accident"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	29 October 1990 (1990-10-29)
Hyacinth learns that her Daddy is in hospital after falling off his bicycle while chasing the milkwoman in the nude. Guest starring Peter Cellier as Major Wilton-Smythe, Leo Dolan as the postman, Bruce Alexander as the doctor, James Ottaway as Mr Oxley, Paul Toothill as the Meter Man and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited). Note: Also known as "The Name is Bouquet: B-U-C-K-E-T"
2	2	"The New Vicar"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	5 November 1990 (1990-11-05)
Hyacinth's sister Daisy and her husband Onslow drop in while Hyacinth has the vicar and his wife to tea to announce that Daddy has run away with a gypsy. To make matters worse, a lovelorn Rose arrives to talk to the vicar about her own funeral. Note: First appearance of Jeremy Gittins as the vicar and Marion Barron as his wife. Guest-starring Eileen Davies as the gypsy and Jill O'Hare as the passerby. Note: Also known as "Welcoming the Dishy Vicar"
3	3	"Stately Home"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	12 November 1990 (1990-11-12)
Hyacinth drags Richard off to a day at Carldon Hall, their local country stately home, but decides to visit her father first. When she arrives, it turns out that he has "escaped" from Daisy and Onslow's house by sliding down a drainpipe dressed as "Captain Midnight". He has apparently gone to save the woman at the Post Office from a "fate worse than death" at the hands of aliens. Hyacinth and Richard then visit the stately home. Hyacinth insists on hanging around the family staircase hoping to meet nobility. To her dismay, Onslow, Daisy and Rose turn up, forcing them to make a hasty exit. Guest starring Michael Bilton as His Lordship, Eric Carte as the car park attendant, Liz Gebhardt as the angry woman, Les Clack and Stella Kemball as Stately Home visitors and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited). Note: Also known as "Visiting an Acquaintance's Stately Home"
4	4	"The Charity Shop"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	19 November 1990 (1990-11-19)
Hyacinth does her weekly volunteering shift at the local charity shop with Elizabeth and the formidable, anti-romance-tirading Councillor Mrs Nugent; meanwhile, a woman claiming to be Hyacinth's father's fiancée has moved herself into his bedroom and Hyacinth is called to manage the situation. Councillor Nugent arrives to return some unsuitable underwear donations that Rose had donated to the shop. Note: Also known as "A Fate Worse than Senility" Guest starring Gretchen Franklin as Daddy's fiancée, Charmian May as Councillor Mrs Nugent, Leo Dolan as the postman, Norman Lovett as Mr Duxberry, Denis Bond as his mate and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited).
5	5	"Daisy's Toyboy"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	26 November 1990 (1990-11-26)
In an attempt to make Onslow jealous, Daisy tries to convince him that she has found herself a 17-year-old "toyboy", but Onslow does not seem to notice. Meanwhile, the Ladies' Circle is expecting a guest speaker at the church hall and Hyacinth decides to take charge of the arrangements. Guest starring Jonny Lee Miller as the youth, Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, Robert Rawles as the milkman, Jeanne Mockford as Mrs East, Tricia Thorns as Mrs Dobson, Linda James and Pamela Abbott as ladies at church and Ian Burford as the neighbour. Note: Also known as "Our Daisy and Her Toy Boy"
6	6	"The Christening"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	3 December 1990 (1990-12-03)
On Daisy and Onslow's new granddaughter Kylie's christening day, great-aunt Hyacinth is most displeased that the baby's mother, Daisy and Onslow's daughter Stephanie, is not married, but Richard encourages Hyacinth to attend the christening with an open mind. When the mother and child fail to turn up, Hyacinth and Richard go searching for them. Note: Final appearance of Shirley Stelfox as Rose. Bruce and Violet make a cameo first appearance, although played by uncredited actors. Guest starring Gerald Sim as the vicar, Laura Shavin as Stephanie, Richard Ashton and Rick Friend as the hippies, Jonathan Fryer as Dennis, Bruce Bennett as Reg, Patricia Leach as Mrs Midgeley and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited). Note: Also known as "How to Manage a Family Christening"

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original airdate
Series
7	1	"A Strange Man"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	1 September 1991 (1991-09-01)
Hyacinth is shocked to see a strange man wearing only a towel emerge from Elizabeth's house to get the newly delivered milk, becoming outraged at what she perceives as the "moral degradation" of the neighbourhood. The man turns out to be Elizabeth's brother Emmet, who lost his home in a messy divorce and has moved in with his sister. Once she finds out that he is a musician, Hyacinth sings at him at every opportunity and soon he is completely terrified of her. Meanwhile, Daddy has gone missing again. Note: First appearance of David Griffin as Emmet and Mary Millar in the role of Rose. Guest starring Robert Rawles as the milkman and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited).
8	2	"Driving Mrs Fortescue"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	8 September 1991 (1991-09-08)
Hyacinth and Richard drive the wealthy Mrs Fortescue, a brash and sharp-tongued woman "whose sister married a baronet", into town. Hyacinth's plans to impress her are crushed when Daisy and Rose flag down the Buckets for a lift and they all wind up in a local pub, where Mrs Fortescue has more fun with Daisy and Rose than with Hyacinth. Guest starring Jean Anderson as Mrs Fortescue, Leonard Lowe as the pub customer and Michael Burrell as the neighbour.
9	3	"The Candlelight Supper"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	15 September 1991 (1991-09-15)
Hyacinth wants to impress Emmet with her musical talents at an elaborate musical candlelight supper. Her plans backfire when a short-skirted Rose turns up followed by two aggressive men who fight on the doorstep. Guest starring Dicken Ashworth as Boris, Gregory Cox as Mr Helliwell and Stuart Sherwin as man with dog.
10	4	"Golfing with the Major"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	22 September 1991 (1991-09-22)
The Major invites the Buckets to a golfing weekend at The Chesford Grange Hotel. All is well until Onslow and Daisy turn up unexpectedly to collect Rose, who has spent an amorous weekend with a Mr Smith in Room 210. When Hyacinth realises that her family is there, she fears for her social standing. Adding to her dilemma are the amorous intentions of the Major. Note: Elizabeth and Emmet do not appear in this episode. This is also the only episode that Elizabeth does not appear in. Alternative title: "Hyacinth Tees Off" Guest starring Peter Cellier as Major Wilton-Smythe, Bernard Archard and Dinah Sheridan as the hotel guests, Sally Hughes as the receptionist, Christopher Mitchell and Eamonn Clarke as the porters and Sharon White as the chambermaid.
11	5	"Problems with Relatives"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	29 September 1991 (1991-09-29)
Hyacinth's brother-in-law Bruce is stuck up a tree and Daddy goes to the register office to be married. Liz offers to drive Daddy back to Daisy's, but to avoid them seeing how Daisy and Onslow live, Hyacinth insists they stop off at Violet's. Note: On some DVDs, this episode is titled "The Googley-Eyed Registrar."^[4] Guest starring Brendan O'Hea as the missionary, Simon Merrick as the committee chairman, Robert Bain as the committee member, Helen Christie as the registrar and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited).
12	6	"Onslow's Birthday"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	6 October 1991 (1991-10-06)
Hyacinth is dreading an invite to Onslow's birthday party, but changes her mind when Rose says her wealthy Greek boyfriend will pick up Hyacinth and Richard in one of his "big cars". Because of this, she decides to hold "pre-lunch cocktails" at her home to impress the neighbours as she departs in the luxury vehicle. Her hopes disintegrate when a hearse arrives. Guest starring Peter Cellier as Major Wilton-Smythe, Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, Marion Barron as the vicar's wife, Anthony Dawes as the jeweller, Ivan Santos as Mr Marinopolous, Simon Merrick as the committee chairman and Robert Bain as the committee member. Note: Also known as "Cocktails with a Greek Shipping Millionaire" and "Happy Birthday, Onslow!"
13	7	"Singing for Emmet"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	13 October 1991 (1991-10-13)
Richard is offered early retirement and ponders a future spending all day every day with Hyacinth. Emmet 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. Guest starring Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, Marion Barron as the vicar's wife and Nigel Williams as Mr Penworthy. Note: Also known as "The Unfortunate Prospect of Early Retirement."
14	8	"The Toy Store"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	20 October 1991 (1991-10-20)
Daddy has ended up at the toy store dressed as an astronaut and is "improving" a few toys with the help of a screwdriver, to a total cost of £235. Hyacinth's social status is nearly ruined when she encounters councillor Mrs Nugent in town while attempting to retrieve Daddy. Guest starring Charmian May as Councillor Mrs Nugent, John Pennington as the store official, David Warwick as his assistant, Juliet Douglas as the salesgirl, John Owens as the insurance salesman, Robert Bain as Frank and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited). Note: Also known as "Playthings for Daddy"
15	9	"The Three-Piece Suite"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	27 October 1991 (1991-10-27)
Hyacinth excitedly anticipates the arrival of her new three-piece suite ("an exact replica of the one at Sandringham House!"), and plans to use the delivery to make Mrs Barker-Finch jealous. She gives giving Daisy and Onslow her old suite, provided that they pick it up themselves. These two events will likely collide at some point, creating another social disaster. Guest starring Nick Burnell as the driver and David Keller as his mate. Note: Also known as "The Important Delivery"
16	10	"A Picnic for Daddy"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	3 November 1991 (1991-11-03)
Hyacinth arranges a special picnic for Daddy, but things go awry when he drives away in Richard's car, resulting in a car chase between him and the rest of the family. Onslow's car breaks down, so the vicar and his wife pick up Hyacinth and her family. Guest starring Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, Marion Barron as the vicar's wife and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited). Note: Also known as "Hyacinth's Picnic Panic"
Special
17	S	"The Father Christmas Suit"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	25 December 1991 (1991-12-25)
Hyacinth hires a Father Christmas outfit for Richard to wear when distributing gifts to the old people at the church hall. Against his will, Richard puts it on, but after getting drunk with Emmet, Elizabeth must don the outfit and pretend to be him, but as usual, disaster strikes. Guest starring Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, Tony Kemp as Mr Sudbury, Mark Brackenbury as Mr Thorgunby, Anett Peters as Mrs Thorgunby, Robert Packham as the postman and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited). Note: Also known as "A Very Merry Hyacinth"

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original airdate
18	1	"Early Retirement"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	6 September 1992 (1992-09-06)
Turning up for his final day at work, Richard finally faces the prospect of early retirement; meanwhile, Hyacinth telephones the Prime Minister's office asking if Richard is included on the honours list. Later, the house-proud Hyacinth prepares for a guest, but Rose's latest boyfriend's dog parks itself on her driveway. Guest starring Ivor Danvers as Richard's boss, Robert Rawles as the milkman and Jon Glover as Roger. Note: Also known as "The Honourable Richard B-u-c-k-e-t"
19	2	"Iron Age Remains"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	13 September 1992 (1992-09-13)
Now that Richard is retired, Hyacinth decides to expand their knowledge of local history. The pair head off into the country in search of Iron Age remains. Meanwhile, a freshly dumped Rose locks herself in her room and calls for the vicar. Guest starring David Janson as the postman and Jeremy Gittins as the vicar.
20	3	"Violet's Country Cottage"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	20 September 1992 (1992-09-20)
Hyacinth borrows Violet and Bruce's luxury cottage for the weekend and prepares a barbecue. In an attempt to impress Bunty, the lady from the manor house, Hyacinth drinks a bit too much and gets carried away with the summer spirit while Richard searches for Bunty's dog and encounters her husband, Dorian. Meanwhile, Daddy has a new Polish girlfriend, "Mrs Thing". Guest starring Marcia Warren as Bunty, Royce Mills as Dorian, Ian Burford as the neighbour and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited).
21	4	"How to Go on Holiday Without Really Trying"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	27 September 1992 (1992-09-27)
Envious over a neighbour's luxury holiday, Hyacinth decides to impress the neighbours by pretending to go on an expensive vacation herself. Meanwhile, Onslow decides to take Richard away to help him discover "the joys of irresponsibility." Hyacinth has a humbling experience volunteering for church cleaning. Note: Also known as "Travel Brochure" Guest starring Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, Marion Barron as the vicar's wife and Karen Chatwin as the waitress.
22	5	"Richard's New Hobby"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	4 October 1992 (1992-10-04)
Hyacinth gets Richard started filming with the video camera he was awarded for his retirement and boasts to the neighbours that he is a film maker, which impresses councillor Mrs Nugent, who is coming for afternoon tea. Then Onslow's car breaks down outside her house and Richard is brought home in a police car. Guest starring Charmian May as Councillor Mrs Nugent and Matthew Long and Jonathan Stratt as the policemen. Note: Also known as "Richard in the Frame"
23	6	"The Art Exhibition"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	11 October 1992 (1992-10-11)
Hyacinth's preparations to visit an art exhibition are thrown off course when Daddy goes off to join the Foreign Legion. Rose and her latest boyfriend help hunt for him, not realising that their suggestive conversation is being broadcast throughout the neighbourhood. When Hyacinth finally finds Daddy, he is holding a sign that reads "If you love me let me know" outside the home of his latest romantic interest. Guest starring Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, Nicholas Bennett as Mr Finchley, Jennifer Daniel as Mrs Lennox and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited).
24	7	"What to Wear When Yachting"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	18 October 1992 (1992-10-18)
Hyacinth and Richard head off on a yachting weekend, only to discover that the boat is a small, dilapidated vessel. Their attempts to move it downstream, away from a more impressive yacht, end in disaster. Guest starring Tony Aitken as the TV repairman, Nicholas Boyce as the youth and Ian Collier as the sales assistant.

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original airdate
Series
25	1	"A Job for Richard"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	5 September 1993 (1993-09-05)
Hyacinth's attempts to keep Richard's retirement interesting continue with her finding him a potential executive job in Frosticle's frozen foods; to impress the manager of the company she has contrived a plot involving Onslow and golf. Meanwhile, Daddy has become a naturist. Guest starring David Janson as the postman, Frederick Jaeger as Mr Millburn, Joe Dunlop as his companion and Michael L. Blair as the pillion rider.
26	2	"Country Retreat"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	12 September 1993 (1993-09-12)
The Buckets search for "a little place in the country", but what Hyacinth really wants is something large and impressive. During their search an eccentric farmer takes a liking to her, but his wife is not so friendly. While checking out property Richard gets stuck in an attic and Hyacinth is chased by some sheep. Guest starring Denis Bond as the estate agent, Barrie Gosney as the yokel and Liz Daniels as his wife.
27	3	"A Celebrity for the Barbecue"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	19 September 1993 (1993-09-19)
For her summer entertaining, Hyacinth has decided to host an elaborate indoors/outdoors luxury barbecue with finger buffet, and she is determined to get a local celebrity as a guest to one-up the Barker-Finches. Richard reveals to Hyacinth that he sees C.P. Benedict, the manager of the local garden centre, walking his dog in the park; upon hearing this, Hyacinth is ecstatic and realises that she has seen Benedict on the television several times, so tries to invite him to her barbecue. Meanwhile, Daisy is convinced that Onslow is seeing another woman, so Rose gives Daisy a makeover to make her look more attractive for Onslow. Guest starring Clovissa Newcombe as the cashier and Paul Williamson as C.P. Benedict.
28	4	"The Commodore"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	26 September 1993 (1993-09-26)
Hyacinth switches on her sailing persona when volunteering to collect a guest speaker Commodore from a railway station. Unfortunately, Richard's car gets clamped and they cannot find the man they are to escort. When Hyacinth does finally meet the Commodore, she is unprepared for his attempts at seduction. Guest-starring Nigel Davenport as the commodore, Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, Donald T. Allen as the stationmaster, Geraldine Newman as the chairlady, Linda James and Liz Edmiston as committee members, Ann Davies as the lady at the luncheon, Irene Sharp as the lady at the station, Gordon Peters as the ticket clerk, Leonard Lowe as a passenger and John Barrard as the homeowner.
29	5	"Looking at Properties"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	3 October 1993 (1993-10-03)
A policeman arrives to inform Hyacinth that her senile Daddy has been kept at the police station for patrolling the town hall with a bayonet. She sends Richard (heavily disguised) to retrieve him while she goes to look at country properties with Elizabeth, but Richard is terrified that she will get carried away and buy something they cannot afford. Note: This and the following episode are sequels to #26. Guest starring John Phythian as the Constable, Terrence Hardiman as Eric, Jennifer Clulow as the estate agent, John Arnatt as Sir Edward, Eric Carte as Sergeant Watkins, Stuart Fell as the driver and the first credited appearance of George Webb as Daddy.
30	6	"Please Mind Your Head"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	10 October 1993 (1993-10-10)
Hyacinth and Richard spend time in their very small apartment in the countryside. Hyacinth invites Elizabeth and Emmet for afternoon cucumber sandwiches, but bump into them on their way there and Hyacinth tries to give the impression that she can ride a horse. Later Emmet's head gets stuck in the ceiling after Elizabeth spills her ice-cold lemonade on him, as Hyacinth's other invited guests arrive. Guest starring David Janson as the postman, Robert Rawles as the milkman, Helen Dorward as the visitor and George Webb as Daddy (uncredited). No further references to the Buckets' summer home appear in the series.
31	7	"Let There Be Light"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	17 October 1993 (1993-10-17)
Hyacinth has volunteered Richard to fix the church hall electrics in time for the bring and buy sale, despite his lack of electrical capabilities. Meanwhile, Onslow, Daisy and Rose turn up with Daddy, who believes he is back in the war and he takes command when Richard's repair efforts end in disaster. Guest starring David Janson as the postman, Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, Marion Barron as the vicar's wife, Sue Lloyd as Mrs Drummond, Pamela Abbott as the driver and George Webb as Daddy.
Specials
32	S	"Sea Fever"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	26 December 1993 (1993-12-26)
Hyacinth and Richard prepare for their luxury stay on the QE2. Traffic problems, a muddy field and too much luggage result in a disastrous start to the holiday: they are too late to board the ship at Southampton and it leaves without them. They fly to Denmark to meet the ship at Copenhagen. Once on board, Hyacinth spots Daisy and Onslow and mistakenly assumes they are stowaways. Note: This is the only episode that takes place in another country, as one scene takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark, though the scene was actually filmed in Oslo, Norway.^[9] Guest-starring Lord Lichfield as himself, Lyndsay Frost as himself, Alice Macdonald as the check-in girl, Mark Brignal as the port official, Bernard Holley as the restaurant manager, David Janson as the postman, Barry Bethell as the holidaymaker, The Band of the Welsh Fusiliers as themselves, The Mark Joyce Showband as themselves and Michael Cochrane as the ship officer. The version on BBC iPlayer omits an entire scene with Barry Bethell owing to Bethell's conviction in 2009 for child sex offences.
33	S	"Angel Gabriel Blue"	Harold Snoad	Roy Clarke	25 December 1994 (1994-12-25)
Hyacinth searches for her dream kitchen worktop, while Richard has developed athlete's foot, a "lower-class ailment" Hyacinth does not approve of. As a result, she insists it is gout, a disease supposedly caused by "an excess of good living". Meanwhile, Daddy has gone missing again and a stranger has taken over his bed. Guest-starring Trevor Bannister as the salesman, Jeremy Gittins as the vicar, George Webb as Daddy, Preston Lockwood as Mr Mawsby and Andrew Bicknell and Caroline Strong as the customers.

List of Keeping Up Appearances episodes

Overview

Episodes

Series 1 (1990)

Series 2 (1991)

Series 3 (1992)

Series 4 (1993–94)

Series 5 (1995)

Other media

Children in Need

Compilations

Young Hyacinth

Notes

References

External links

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