A diary for socially-aware hostesses, containing written entries and photographs reflecting the hectic life and unfulfilled social aspirations of Hyacinth of the BBC1 series, "Keeping Up Appearances". It is possible to use the book as a diary, but its primary function is to amuse.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
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Just Like Having Another Episode!,
By Tiggah "the Anglophile" (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hyacinth Bucket's Hectic Social Calendar (Hardcover)
This adorable little book is ostensibly a copy of Hyacinth Bucket's one-year diary (a gift from Richard). As with any diary, the entries are (of course) handwritten. Also, there are copies of newspaper clippings, invitations, a few annotated photographs, and so on, throughout. The first page, as one might expect, is a list of important phone numbers (all filled in and suitably annotated by Hyacinth with comments such as "dirty hands--must NOT touch wallpaper" next to the electrician's number, for example).Though the diary makes reference to people and places that were introduced in the series--like Marston Hall (Hyacinth's rural retreat) and C.P. Benedict (the Garden Centre king), it is not a script-based book as is her Book of Etiquette. In fact, it includes incidents that never appeared in the series at all, such as a visit to the Antiques Roadshow. Also, from various comments included in the diary, the reader begins to wonder fairly early on whether or not Richard is seeing another woman (which adds quite an interesting twist!). In short, this is a light-hearted and thoroughly entertaining (not to mention insightful) book, and it is a must-have addition to the series for all who love this priceless British comedy and that precious Bucket woman. Highly recommended!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read for anyone socially climbing!,
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This review is from: Hyacinth Bucket's Hectic Social Calendar (Hardcover)
What a great time I had reading this book. As a fan of the TV series and Hyacinth herself, I was delighted to read the daily account of one year in her life. Very very funny and entertaining. A definite must for anyone who's a fan and a must for anyone who enjoys a great laugh!!!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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incredibly funny,
By Carla Marie Cross (rwcross@baraboo.com) (Wisconsin,USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hyacinth Bucket's Hectic Social Calendar (Hardcover)
This book is so well written, it really makes you question the type of babble that we sell for books here in this country. The comedic content is wonderful - it's all there - timing and everything!!
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