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Keeping Up Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances

The Full Bouquet

1990Ended5 Seasons40 Episodes7.7TMDB
BBC One

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

Season 5 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Senior Citizen's Outing

Sep 3, 1995 · 30m

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.

Episode 3: Hyacinth is Alarmed

Sep 17, 1995 · 30m

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" anniversary present.

Episode 4: A Riverside Picnic

Sep 24, 1995 · 30m

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, Hyacinth's plans of perfection are shattered when a digger dumps dirt in her chosen location for the picnic.

Episode 5: Skis

Oct 1, 1995 · 30m

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 thrown into a panic when arriving as Violet and Bruce are arguing.

Episode 6: Country Estate Sale

Oct 8, 1995 · 30m

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. Meanwhile, a Mrs Braddock has commandeered Onslow’s car and is impersonating his dog, which has gone missing.

Episode 7: The Boy Friend

Oct 15, 1995 · 30m

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 and guarding Onslow’s house with a sharp object.

Episode 8: A Barbecue At Violet's

Oct 22, 1995 · 30m

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 an attempt to take everyone's mind off their hosts' battle. Later, Hyacinth goes along to a rehearsal of "The Boy Friend" to offer her services to Emmet.

Episode 9: New Car

Oct 29, 1995 · 30m

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 Richard are overtaken by Lydia's new car, it isn't long before Richard's worst fears are realized and Hyacinth sets her sights on a newer, more expensive Rolls Royce.

Episode 10: The Hostess

Nov 5, 1995 · 30m

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.

Season 5 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Keeping Up Appearances Season 5 premiere?

Keeping Up Appearances Season 5 premiered on September 3, 1995.

How many episodes are in Keeping Up Appearances Season 5?

Keeping Up Appearances Season 5 has 10 episodes.

What is the first episode of Keeping Up Appearances Season 5?

The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "The Senior Citizen's Outing". It aired on September 3, 1995.

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