KEEPING UP:SOME LIKE IT HYACIN

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• Release Year: 1993
• Genre: Comedy
• Plot: When social status is at stake, Hyacinth still knows how to keep up appearances!; ; Relentless social butterfly Hyacinth Bucket ('Bouquet,' but of course!) pops in for the fourth season of this hilariously classy comedy of manners. Hyacinth remains busy entertaining the neighbors, tidying up her unruly family and fawning over her dear Daddy, yet still finds the time to search for the perfect little rural retreat, much to Richard's chagrin.; ; 'Hyacinth Tees Off!'; Hyacinth has decided that Richard will gain a high executive position with the local 'Frosticles' firm if only he can hone his executive skills, such as golf. Richard fancies neither the prospect of the job nor the plans of Hyacinth has designed for his meeting with 'The Big Boss.'; ; 'The Nautical Speaker'; Hyacinth has volunteered to escort a retired Commodore from the train station to the Ladies' Luncheon. She believes she has just what it takes to ingratiate herself with such an old sea dog, but you can't teach a lecherous, drunken old sea dog new tricks!; ; 'Indoor/Outdoor Luxury Barbeque And Finger Buffet'; Hyacinth is desperate to keep up with the Barker-Finches, who have acquired quite the reputation in some local barbecue circles. She plans a super barbecue (not to be confused with a booze-a-cue) complete with her own 'celebrity,' leaving Richard far from keen on the idea.; ; 'Rural Retreat'; The bee in Hyacinth's bonnet is about buying a small cottage in the country as a weekend retreat. Richard, who may or may not be in the midst of a mid-life crisis, soon learns that Hy's idea of small does not quite match his. Hyacinth soon learns that the country's idea of country life does not quite match hers.; ; 'Beacon For The Best In Hospitality'; Much to Richard's horror, Hyacinth decides to make another attempt at finding a weekend country home. When a sudden problem involving Daddy demands Richard's immediate attention, Hyacinth decides to let Elizabeth help her find a house suitable for her social set.; ; 'Please Mind Your Head'; Hyacinth and Richard are spending their first day in their new country 'retreat,' with the reluctant Elizabeth and Emmet in tow, though they are amused by Hyacinth's equestrian attempts. It may be a grand address, but the 'minute' accommodations they have secured leave something to be desired.; ; 'Let There Be Light'; Hyacinth volunteers Richard's services to help out the Church Hall with its lighting problems. However, since Richard's forte does not seem to strictly lie in the direction of home improvement, his contributions only add to the mayhem.
• Cast: Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Judy Cornwell, Geoffrey Hughes, Josephine Tewson, Mary Millar, David Griffin, Jeremy Gittins, George Webb, Marion Barron, Anna Dawson, John Evitts, Shirley Stelfox, Robert Rawles, David Janson, Peter Cellier, Robert McBain, Charmian May, Ian Burford, Eric Carte, Simon Merrick, Len Lowe, John Pennington, Pamela Abbott, Denis Bond, Linda James, Leo Dolan, Ivor Danvers, Harold Snoad
• Director: Harold Snoad
• Runtime: 3:25
• Company: Warner Home Video, BBC Video
• Media Format: Series