Keeping Up Appearances_
"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
Network
BBC One
Episodes
40
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
BritBox
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BBC Player Amazon Channel
2 countries
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1 country
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1 country
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1 country
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Overview
Keeping Up Appearances has 5 seasons with 40 episodes spanning 1990-1995.
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Rating
With a 7.7/10 rating from 159 votes, Keeping Up Appearances is considered highly rated.
Year context
Keeping Up Appearances first aired 36 years ago in 1990.
CAST (7)
SEASONS (5 seasons, 40 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Daddy's Accident
Hyacinth's "Daddy" is put into an ambulance and taken to hospital, after getting injured chasing after the milk woman naked on her bike. After visiting…
02
The New Vicar
Hyacinth is determined to create the perfect impression when inviting the new Vicar for “tea and light refreshments”. However her hopes come crashing down on…
03
Stately Home
Hyacinth and Richard visit a stately home where the leading lady hopes to meet a member of the aristocratic family. However she fears her social…
04
The Charity Shop
It is Liz and Hyacinth's day to help Mrs Nugent at the charity shop, and on their way there, Hyacinth has to make a visit…
05
Daisy's Toyboy
In an attempt to make Onslow jealous, Daisy finds herself a toyboy. However the plan fails and Daisy sends Onslow to the Church hall to…
06
The Christening
Daisy and Onslow’s granddaughter Kylie is getting christened, but Hyacinth is unimpressed because there has not been a wedding first. The day does not get…
SEASON 2
01
A Strange Man
Hyacinth is shocked to see a strange man wearing only a towel emerge from Elizabeth's house, thus she tells Richard they will have to move…
02
Driving Mrs. Fortescue
Hyacinth and Richard drive a wealthy Mrs Fortescue into town, however Hyacinth's plans to impress are crushed by her family when Daisy and Rose flag…
03
The Candlelight Supper
Hyacinth wants to impress Emmet with her musical talents at an elaborate musical supper. However her plans backfire when a short-skirted Rose turns up, followed…
04
Hyacinth Tees Off
The Major invites the Buckets for a golfing weekend at a luxury hotel. All is well until Onslow and Daisy turn up unexpectedly to collect…
05
Problems with Relatives
Hyacinth's brother-in-law Bruce is stuck up a tree, Daddy goes to the register office to be married and Emmett meets Daisy, Onslow and Rose, throwing…
06
Onslow's Birthday
Hyacinth is dreading an invite to Onslow's birthday party, but changes her mind when finding out she and Richard will be picked up by Rose's…
07
Singing For Emmet
Richard is offered early retirement and so ponders over the possibility of having to spend all day everyday with Hyacinth. Emmett is enraged when Hyacinth…
08
The Toy Store
Daddy has ended up at the toy store and is "improving" a few toys with the help of a screw driver. This results in Hyacinth…
09
The Three-Piece Suite
Hyacinth is very excited at the prospect of having her new three piece suite, an exact replica of the one at Sandringham House, delivered. She…
10
A Picnic For Daddy
Hyacinth arranges a picnic for Daddy, but things go awry when the senile old man decides to test-drive the Buckets' car. Thus Hyacinth has to…
SEASON 3
01
Early Retirement
Richard has had to take early retirement. Sadly for him, Hyacinth has many plans for his future.
02
Iron Age Remains
Hyacinth drags Richard off into the countryside in search of the remains of an Iron Age settlement.
03
Violet's Country Cottage
Hyacinth gets a chance to try some social climbing while borrowing her sister Violet's cottage for the weekend.
04
How to Go on Holiday without Really Trying
Hyacinth takes a trip to the travel agents for some "quality" holiday brochures. Afterwards, Onslow decides to take Richard in hand and show him how…
05
Richard's New Hobby
Hyacinth decides that Richard should get a new hobby... and so insists he uses the camera that his boss presented to him when he retired!
06
The Art Exhibition
Daddy runs off to join the Foreign Legion. Hyacinth and Richard manage to find him, but he escapes again and runs riot at an art…
07
What To Wear When Yachting
Hyacinth and Richard spend the weekend on a yacht.
SEASON 4
01
A Job For Richard
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…
02
Country Retreat
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…
03
A Celebrity for the Barbecue
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…
04
The Commodore
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…
05
Looking At Properties
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…
06
Please Mind Your Head
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…
07
Let There Be Light
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…
SEASON 5
01
The Senior Citizen's Outing
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.…
02
The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball
Hyacinth prepares for the Mayor's fancy dress ball and is also on a mission to impress the new neighbours, a few streets away.
03
Hyacinth is Alarmed
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…
04
A Riverside Picnic
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…
05
Skis
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…
06
Country Estate Sale
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…
07
The Boy Friend
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…
08
A Barbecue At Violet's
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…
09
New Car
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…
10
The Hostess
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.
SERIES INFO
5
Seasons
40
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Roy Clarke
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
AWARDS (1)
B
Zilveren Televizier-Tulp
1995
WON
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Keeping Up Appearances about?
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.
Where can I watch Keeping Up Appearances?
Keeping Up Appearances is available on BritBox, BBC Player Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Stan, 9Now. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Keeping Up Appearances have?
Keeping Up Appearances has 5 seasons with 40 episodes total.
Who created Keeping Up Appearances?
Keeping Up Appearances was created by Roy Clarke.
Who stars in Keeping Up Appearances?
The cast of Keeping Up Appearances includes Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Judy Cornwell, Geoffrey Hughes, Josephine Tewson.
What is the rating of Keeping Up Appearances?
Keeping Up Appearances has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 159 votes on TMDB.
Is Keeping Up Appearances still running?
Keeping Up Appearances has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
