Our favourite moments from Keeping Up Appearances

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by Lorna White |
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It's over 30 years since Keeping Up Appearances first aired on our TV screens, yet it still manages to entertain audiences from across the world. The iconic 90s British sitcom follows the life of Hyacinth Bucket, who insists that her surname is pronounced 'Bouquet'.

Hyacinth is a rather eccentric and middle class social climber who is constantly out to impress her 'upper class' friends while hiding her 'lower class' family. After 44 episodes, Keeping Up Appearances came to an end in 1995, but you can still enjoy the comedy show on DVD and on catch up channels.

Keeping Up Appearances cast

We couldn't take a look back at some of the best moments without remembering the brilliant Keeping Up Appearances cast who really made the show what it was.

Hyacinth Bucket - The main role of Hyacinth was played by the brilliant Dame Patricia Routledge.

Onslow - Onslow is the husband of Hyacinth's sister, Daisy and is played by the late actor Geoffrey Hughes who you might recognise from The Royale Family, Coronation Street and Heartbeat.

Rose - The role of Hyacinths other sister, Rose was originally played by Shirley Stelfox until season two where the role was played by Mary Millar instead.

Richard Bucket - The role of Hyacinths long suffering husband was played by Clive Swift.

Elizabeth 'Liz' Warden - Played by the late Josephine Tewson, Liz is Hyacinths next door neighbour.

Daisy - Hyacinths sister, Daisy was played by Judy Cornwell. She's also appeared in Midsomer Murders, Heartbeat and Eastenders.

Emmet Hawksworth - Emmet is Liz's brother who moves in with her in series two. He's played by David Griffin who is best known for his role in Hi-de-Hi!.

Keeping Up Appearances 10 best moments

"It's Bouquet"

Hyacinth meets Emmet

"I will not have you being unfaithful to my hats"

Hyacinth lies to Elizabeth about where her family really live

"This isn't the Chinese takeaway"

Taking charge at the church function

Hyacinth has too much to drink

"Get rid of them!"

Hyacinth and Richard's rowing disaster

Hyacinth the back-seat driver

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