Keeping Up Appearances

Hyacinth sees a strange man at Liz's and becomes concerned---about property values. Josephine Tewson. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Hyacinth: Patricia Routledge.

Hyacinth sees a chance to increase her social standing when an influential woman asks her a favor---but the plan backfires. Hyacinth: Patricia Routledge. Richard: Clive Swift.

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 Hyacinth into dismay. Liz offers to drive Daddy back to Daisy's, but to avoid herself and Emmett seeing how Daisy and Onslow live, Hyacinth insists they stop off at Violet's.

Preparations are made for Onslow's birthday---but Hyacinth doesn't feel like celebrating. Geoffrey Hughes. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Rose: Shirley Stelfox. Hyacinth: Patricia Routledge. Richard: Clive Swift.

Hyacinth schemes to impress Emmet with hopes that her budding career in opera will soon come to full bloom. Richard: Clive Swift. Liz: Josephine Tewson.

It's no fun and games for Hyacinth when she's called upon to cover the large tab her father has run up at the toy department. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Rose: Shirley Stelfox. Hyacinth: Patricia Routledge.

Richard is forced into retirement---and spending more time with wife Hyacinth (Patricia Routledge). Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Rose: Shirley Stelfox. Onslow: Geoffrey Hughes. Liz: Josephine Tewson.

Hyacinth gets a chance to try some social climbing while borrowing her sister Violet's cottage for the weekend.

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 to 'enjoy' life.

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!

Hyacinth brushes up on her knowledge of art to make an impression at an exhibition. Richard: Clive Swift. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Rose: Shirley Stelfox. Onslow: Geoffrey Hughes. Liz: Josephine Tewson.

Hyacinth (Patricia Routledge) meticulously prepares for a cruise, but she overlooks one important detail. Richard: Clive Swift. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Rose: Shirley Stelfox. Onslow: Geoffrey Hughes.

Hyacinth decides to advance Richard's career by staging a golf tournament. Richard: Clive Swift. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Rose: Shirley Stelfox. Onslow: Geoffrey Hughes. Liz: Josephine Tewson.

Plans to buy a vacation retreat hit a snag when Richard (Clive Swift) is hurt in a fall. Hyacinth: Patricia Routledge. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Rose: Shirley Stelfox. Onslow: Geoffrey Hughes. Liz: Josephine Tewson.

Hyacinth dreams up a high-class barbecue, but her meticulous planning could cause it to go up in smoke. Richard: Clive Swift. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Onslow: Geoffrey Hughes.

Hyacinth is put into a compromising position after she agrees to speak at a ladies luncheon club. Richard: Clive Swift. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Rose: Shirley Stelfox. Onslow: Geoffrey Hughes.

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.

Sparks fly after Hyacinth volunteers Richard to repair Church Hall's electrical system. Hyacinth: Patricia Routledge. Daisy: Judy Cornwell. Rose: Shirley Stelfox. Onslow: Geoffrey Hughes. Liz: Josephine Tewson.