Tireless social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet," of course) returns in the third season of this hilariouslyy comedy of manners. This disc includes the complete third season of Keeping Up Appearances, including two never-before-released episodes. Episodes: Half a Camel; How to Retire Early if You're Not Careful; A Portrait of the Artist as Hen-Pecked Man; The French Lieutenant's Daugh
This is British comedy at its best.The antics of Hyacinth Bouquet and "Dicky" (e.g., when Dicky fixes Elizabeth's "...dinky little car" by pointing at the engine, or when "Richard wants to be a nun too!") must surely be among the funniest moments in British television history. I highly recommend buying the "full bouquet" if you are a fan of British comedy.
Since discovering Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet) on PBS years ago, I have wanted to own Keeping up Appearances so that I can watch her even when PBS isn't playing the series. No matter how gloomy a day, this silly, over the top woman will make you laugh. Patricia Routledge is a comic genius.
Extremely funny. Patricia Routledge, who is Hyacinth, is of course immensely talented and quite capable of carrying a series based on this character alone. However, she's surrounded by a talented cast, and they've all got some mighty fine writing to work with. So now, of course, I have to order more Hyacinth. One DVD is not enough.
