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Keeping Up Appearances - Entertaining the Hyacinth Way [VHS]

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One of the reasons that I purchased this video was because I have family from England and so I can relate to British humor very well. When my husband and I saw "Keeping Up Appearances" on T.V., we quickly became hooked and it became a weekend ritual.

We loved all the characters; the next-door neighbors Elizabeth and Emmet, who must endure the constant invitations to tea and candlelight suppers. Hyacinth's brother-in-law Onslow, sister Daisy, and adventurous Rose, all of whom she denies out in public any relation to, and her sister Violet, "You know, the one with the Mercedes, sauna and room for a pony?" And Violet's obscure husband George, who appearantly fancies wearing women's clothing. Then there's poor Richard, Hyacinth's "compliant" and "subdued" husband, whom everyone constantly asks "How do you ever manage it?", referring to having a wife such as Hyacinth.

It was in this video, that my husband and I learned the true pronunciation of Hyacinth's last name, which in all reality is pronounced "Bucket" and not "Bouquet". Richard in a rare state of outspokeness, reminds Hyacinth that his name was always "Bucket" until he married her. However in order to upscale all of her aquaintances and friends, she must have a name that fits with her imagined high social status.

I would recommend this video to anyone who loves comedy. It is a breath of fresh air that doesn't need inappropriate language or behavior in order to be hilariously funny.

Well, I have seen these episodes on PBS, but, now I can watch them whenever I please. And, watch them I, we have. Three times on the first day alone! Then on Sunday, we had our own CANDLELIGHT SUPPER, with light refreshments. We pulled out our service for twelve,of Royal-Doulton, with yes, the hand painted periwinkles, and had one heck of a KUA party. With Hyacinth's new tape, it was easy. It is British comedy at its best. One can only feel pity as poor Richard contemplates EARLY RETIREMENT. or as Richard, Liz, Emmet, the Vicar and his lovely wife load up as they prepare for a Waterside Supper with RIPARIAN Entertainents.Poor Richard is again lost in the jungle of OUTDOOR/INDOOR LUXURY BARBEQUE,AND FINGER BUFFET.It is truely amazing what this determined woman can do as the HOSTESS WITH the MOSTESS of BBC-TV. THANKS HAROLD SNOAD & PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE, and CAST FOR TONS OF BELLY LAUGHS!P.S. THANKS HYACINTH for finding me a copy of; Enquire Within, MODERN ETIQUETTE, and Successful Behaviour for Today, it's full of useful HYACINTH tips.

I LOVE "Keeping Up Appearances"! Anyone who's never seen this, should. It's hilarious, original, inventive, and full of social-class satire. British comedy at its best!

I bought this as a gift for someone who loved the series. She is very pleased with the tape!

KUP its the best on T.V our family never misses an eppisote and know we watch the vide all the times we have freinds over for candlelight suppers and the videos come out for us to enjoy with ou freinds,we are very happy to own such wonderful tapes,5 stars to all the actors,Jeffersons