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Chris Billings · 04-30-2008, 11:22 PM

My Brit friend suggested I take a look at "Keeping Up Appearances".

Since the idea of regular english folk acting posh always makes me laugh he thinks this program is good fit for me. What do you think?

Is this a good show in your opinion?

Chris

Jude The Obscure · 05-01-2008, 08:13 AM

Excellent show!!

sabbi · 05-01-2008, 04:23 PM

Hi there, 'Keeping Up Appearances' is a terrific show, i've watched every episode, it's so good i even watch the reruns on uk gold. Hyacinth Bucket(pronounced Bouquet) is the biggest snob ever. She is always having, candle light tea parties with her best Perriwinkle fine bone china tea service. To tell you the truth, i always feel so sorry for Richard(her very much hen pecked husband) She has a sister Violet, she's the one with the big house, fancy car, swimming pool and room for a pony(and that's what she tells everybody) she also has a sister Daisy who is heavy built, frumpy and married to Onslow(a work shy layabout who sits around in his vest) Hyacinth, of course is ashamed of them. Then theres sister Rose, who lives with Daisy and Onslow and she is man daft. She runs around wearing plunging necklines and skirts that just cover her bottom. Hyacinth is also ashamed of Rose. I tell you she is a snob and i love this show and if you get a chance, watch it, you won't be disappointed folks.

The Great One · 06-11-2008, 06:27 PM

Great show!!!

coffield3 · 06-23-2008, 08:23 PM

Fantastic show, I love to watch it on a dull sunday afternoon because it brightens the day

LeeBlue · 06-27-2008, 02:57 PM

I love this show -- it is hilarious!!

80sTrivia · 06-28-2008, 02:17 PM

My favorite BritCom of all time! Hyacinth is hilarious, especially with all the shenanigans she becomes involved in trying to keep from finding out about her family and how they actually live! Patricia Routledge is a treasure!

howierules86 · 08-24-2008, 02:23 PM

A perfect 10! BBC America should put this show back on their lineup for sure!

minki · 09-06-2008, 07:56 PM

It's a funny show, you should check it out! I will warn you that the jokes do tend to get tired after a while ("it's Bouquet!"). Still, I've seen it hundreds of times and it continues to amuse me

Chris Billings · 09-07-2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by minki

It's a funny show, you should check it out! I will warn you that the jokes do tend to get tired after a while ("it's Bouquet!"). Still, I've seen it hundreds of times and it continues to amuse me

I agree, I have watched several episodes and while I love the premise, a regular English lady pretending to be part of high society, Im already tired of her character.

My mother on the other hand has just started watching the show and absolutely loves it! We were watching an episode where she and her husband Richard went sailing (of course Hyacinth insists on referring to the simple boat as a "yacht") and my mother laughed herself to tears. Something she rarely does when watching TV and something which makes me feel good to see.

Thanks, Christopher (Did I mention I live in a detached home? lol)

delly · 10-22-2008, 01:39 AM

its not one of the Beeb's best IMO - On Foot In The Grave beats it hands down.

friendsfan77 · 10-24-2008, 01:00 PM

This is definitely a favorite. I believe this was also the first Britcom I ever watched.

Furienna · 01-19-2009, 09:50 PM

This is a very good britcom. My mum and I watched an episode of it only a few hours ago.

Mikado · 01-19-2009, 10:25 PM

Ill go against the grain here and say that i dont care for this show at all....it makes working class people look like fools

Dr. Thong · 01-20-2009, 07:27 PM

"Hellloooooooooooo!"

I love Hyacinth. It's a great show.

There is a scene where Richard is contemplating retirement and Hyacinth says something to the effect of "You'll get to spend every day with me."

The look on his face when he contemplates that fate is priceless.

A wonderful show with a great cast. There were two Roses, however -- I wish I knew the actresses' names, because there's one I like and one I don't.

04-30-2008, 11:22 PM	#1
Chris Billings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 21, 2004 Location: CA Posts: 192	How would U rate Keeping Up Appearances? My Brit friend suggested I take a look at "Keeping Up Appearances". Since the idea of regular english folk acting posh always makes me laugh he thinks this program is good fit for me. What do you think? Is this a good show in your opinion? Chris

06-11-2008, 06:27 PM	#4
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06-23-2008, 08:23 PM	#5
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	Fantastic show, I love to watch it on a dull sunday afternoon because it brightens the day
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06-27-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
LeeBlue Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 16, 2006 Location: NYS Posts: 871	How would U rate Keeping Up Appearances? I love this show -- it is hilarious!!

06-28-2008, 02:17 PM	#7
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	My favorite BritCom of all time! Hyacinth is hilarious, especially with all the shenanigans she becomes involved in trying to keep from finding out about her family and how they actually live! Patricia Routledge is a treasure!
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05-01-2008, 08:13 AM	#2
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Excellent show!!

05-01-2008, 04:23 PM	#3
sabbi Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 27, 2008 Location: Caithness Scotland Posts: 565	Hi there, 'Keeping Up Appearances' is a terrific show, i've watched every episode, it's so good i even watch the reruns on uk gold. Hyacinth Bucket(pronounced Bouquet) is the biggest snob ever. She is always having, candle light tea parties with her best Perriwinkle fine bone china tea service. To tell you the truth, i always feel so sorry for Richard(her very much hen pecked husband) She has a sister Violet, she's the one with the big house, fancy car, swimming pool and room for a pony(and that's what she tells everybody) she also has a sister Daisy who is heavy built, frumpy and married to Onslow(a work shy layabout who sits around in his vest) Hyacinth, of course is ashamed of them. Then theres sister Rose, who lives with Daisy and Onslow and she is man daft. She runs around wearing plunging necklines and skirts that just cover her bottom. Hyacinth is also ashamed of Rose. I tell you she is a snob and i love this show and if you get a chance, watch it, you won't be disappointed folks.

08-24-2008, 02:23 PM	#8
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,673	A perfect 10! BBC America should put this show back on their lineup for sure!

09-06-2008, 07:56 PM	#9
minki Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Posts: 7	It's a funny show, you should check it out! I will warn you that the jokes do tend to get tired after a while ("it's Bouquet!"). Still, I've seen it hundreds of times and it continues to amuse me

10-22-2008, 01:39 AM	#11
delly Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 19, 2008 Posts: 11	its not one of the Beeb's best IMO - On Foot In The Grave beats it hands down.
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10-24-2008, 01:00 PM	#12
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	This is definitely a favorite. I believe this was also the first Britcom I ever watched.

01-19-2009, 09:50 PM	#13
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	This is a very good britcom. My mum and I watched an episode of it only a few hours ago.

01-19-2009, 10:25 PM	#14
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	Ill go against the grain here and say that i dont care for this show at all....it makes working class people look like fools

01-20-2009, 07:27 PM	#15
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	"Hellloooooooooooo!" I love Hyacinth. It's a great show. There is a scene where Richard is contemplating retirement and Hyacinth says something to the effect of "You'll get to spend every day with me." The look on his face when he contemplates that fate is priceless. A wonderful show with a great cast. There were two Roses, however -- I wish I knew the actresses' names, because there's one I like and one I don't.
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