Patricia Routledge's First-Ever Scene as Hyacinth Bucket | Keeping Up Appearances 

I felt that! Except me and My parents and sisters watching it together 😄 and My grandma too except she didn't live with us. She couldnt get over That Patricia was also the main lead in some murder mystery show.

YES!! My mother, my grandmother, my aunt, my cousin's wife, and even some buddies from college surprisingly loved this show.

Same!!!!! Also, from America. My grandma (born 1913, died 2007) loved this show and passed it down. As a 36 year old now it absolutely puts me into bits laughing

Apologizing soo British

Yes most definitely like only fools and horses. love my neighbour. George and Mildred. Frank Spencer . Some mother's do hope them. Going straight. Waiting for God. Porridge. Vicar of Dibley. Open all hour's. Still open all hour's. Thin Blue Line. rising damp. Steptoe and son. the good life. last of the summer wine. HeartnbeatnAnd so many more.👍

As a Canadian, yes.

Let's not get carried away but she is certainly a character :)

I love how people in other lands can enjoy this real classic! :)

Bill Robaire it was

Your grandmother is great!

Well done! 😂

That’s convenient

It's "bouquet", if you please....;-)

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I think she was figuring out her character. Most actors are like this at the beginning of a series. They have to fine tune their character. In real life, she, and the person playing Onslow, were best friends in real life. She was really hurt when he passed away. 😥

I think the scrips allowed her to transform over time. She had to deal with the different incidents involving her father, and with resistance, recognizing her son had some "unique tendencies", that he was gay (but she would never admit to it)! She remained "uppity" with her sisters, and drove her neighbors, minister, mailman, and everyone crazy! LOL from the states.

@@Normal1855 The late great Geoffrey Hughes. They were both from Merseyside. He provided the speaking voice for Paul McCartney in the animated film "The Yellow Submarine".

I think they act the character too literally at first. Kind of predictable. Like Mr Brittas in the Brittas empire was over the top at first, but his character was toned down a little.

@@johnbell3621 true. For me, it was Pippa Haywood as Brittas's wife who carried the first series. Brilliant comic actress and had the best moment in the whole series. Britta's was critically ill in hospital with her at his bedside. A colleague arrived and extolled Gordon's virtues, stating that he was a good man. Pippa sighed, said "I suppose you're right" and plugged the life support machine back in.

I dont think we watched the same thing. It was quite heavy on subtle hints.

MDART 2000 Subtle being the operative word. Although there was innuendo there was nothing overtly vulgar.

@@iwillstom I agree, which is why I could watch it without cringing or wincing unlike with most other British comedies filled with profanities.

There are plenty of shows like that. You simply have to make the choice to watch them.

@@Michelle-pn9xt That there is more garbage than quality being made today is demonstrably true.

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Richard has the patience of a Sphinx. lol Tbh, I think it is a testimony that there is a perfect fit out there for everyone.

I just noticed that too, and thought how good the writing is to build the whole world of the show in one short scene.

True😁😁😁

One is not a snob merely because one has standards.

That Hyacinth sure is.

Poor Richard These two fine performers complimented each other. The WHOLE cast was wonderful. So entertaining.

Roxana Marin She is 88 yrs. of age now.

Lord knows I have over and over again. And I still laugh at every phone call, every candlelight dinner reference.

Started watching on PBS years ago. I now own every episode and watch every weekend!

Roy Clarke. A lot of his sitcoms are the same Keeping up appearances! Open all hours! Last of the summer wine. Never ever get fed up watching them. In my mind he's one of the best writer's out there. All these new writer's of sitcoms today don't even come anywhere close.

@@joemcconnell2674 Last of the Summer Wine! Good one! Love it

@@pamelas1002 yes one of the longest running and one of the best. 1973 until 2010. I don't think there has been a sitcom that has last as long. It wasn't the same when Bill Owen died who played Compo though.

Mines mostly junk mail 😂

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And they got to have dinner with the captain, which Hyacinth dumbed down as 'eating with the crew, tsss'

One of the best scene is when Onslow complained about, that they had to sit with the crew. (The captain). Pure gold.

@@herude1967 you're right, I thought it was hyacinth who says that

Only Hyacinth's embarrassing extended family could manage to pop up when she's taking a voyage on the QE2 and create a humiliating public scene.

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Me too. My Gran late used to go to school with Patricia Routlage who was a year or two younger than my Gran. What people didn't see much of is that Patricia Routlage, in complete contrast to Hyacinth Bucket (I would call her Bucket & not Bouquet to irritate the heck out of her if she wasn't fictional), is so down to earth. She's also very talented, but doesn't brag about it. You can see her musical talent when Hyacinth plays the piano "out of tune", but still with the perfect major or minor key change to make it out of tune, but still with the "right" notes. That takes true musical talent. Being a musician, I can say that with complete truth. I think playing Hyacinth truly showcased as many of Patricia's talents as possible in a single role. I also enjoyed watching her in Hetty Wainthrop later on.

Ian Murphy I watched this show with my mother. She passed away last August and when I see these wonderful shows from PBS it warms my heart. She loved these as well.

My grandmother used to watch it too😊

Same here!!

@@SuperMissblueeyes She also has a wonderful singing voice and can stay in tune if she wishes. I had long suspected that because of the way she deliberately sang out of tune, then I saw her on a different show and on that one she sang beautifully.

And in Sweden as well 😊

I think its because its universal, we ALL know SOMEONE like Hyacinth :=)

Nope we watch it all the time AND I literally just left this comment. This and EastEnders are my favorite UK. shows ..

Love this show. USA

I'd wager its so popular abroad precisely because of how British it is.

Christ this was a funny line 😂😂😂😂

I couldn't imagine anyone else playing Hyacinth like she did, she was made for this role and the role was made for her 🤣

GIVE ME A RING MS GODFREY. VERY UPPER CLASS SURNAME. BUT PATRICIA IRISH. IM A PADDY

Every episode a winner. My favourites were Daisy and Onslow (and their dog). Did you ever notice the titles of the books Onslow was shown reading? So clever!

Patricia Godfrey, same here👍🌹

The best part of Keeping up appearances is. We all know someone like Hyacinth. In fact we probably all know someone who fits all the characters.

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"The bucket filly, pronounced bookay!"

Wasn't it revealed that he was insane or something along those lines?

@@LordsofMedia The episode where Hyacinth and Richard are at the same resort hotel and we see Richard and Hyacinth both having unwanted attention from the major....priceless.

Completely agree.

What I can't understand is how he thought it was acceptable to flirt with her like that right in front of her husband.

@@maryk446 He was insane!

NOOO! It's 💐.😋 Hello from Florida where 13 foot alligators invade your swimming pool,and skunk apes steal vegetables out of the garden.

Yes we do!!!!

So does Canada eh.!

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@Gul Amen....

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@Mr Spoon I didn't know that. That's sad

Elizabeth isn't alive either I don't think

@@christygodfrey1752 Elizabeth is still alive at 90!

I don't really understand this joke (not-native English speaker) Could you explain it?

@@riechanster She can tell the Mayor does not come from an aristocrat/rich family by the way he speaks. So she can tell his breeding, he probably grew up middle class.

@@Nurianhu The other way around. The major comes from high class ;)

Cabrera. Actually that’s incorrect. Hyacinth Bucket believes the Major comes from good stock or higher than middle class. Hyacinth Bucket prefers to mingle with aristocracy who she believes are better people. She’s quite the snob but we love her that way 😊.

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That’s one of the reasons I love it too!

😁😁😁 Hyacinth in all her snobbish splendor.

I think most of us can relate to that !

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This is the Bouquet (Bucket)Residence the lady of the house speaking....No! this is not the Chinese Takeaway........no! you may not order eggroll for three hundred people.

Christopher Cory 😂

Patricia found the snob part easy. In the presence of royalty she seemed to feel on their level. But she in the end let all the other cast members down by quitting the show not caring about them .

N B Oh come on I grew up watching Hollywood films of the 30’s, 40’s and they were entertainment. I also grew up and discovered the truth but who cares I still love a Judy Garland or Jimmy Stewart film. Among many hundreds more. Cheers from London.

bar10 ml I'm an American and I admit that I, too, am a Brit at heart, but I agree that for every Keeping Up Appearances there's I love Lucy. Every Fawlty Towers there's All in the Family. Every The Office there's, well...The Office! LOL!

@@graymoreghost "All In The Family" was actually the American version of the British comedy series "Till Death Us Do Part".

mark g Thanks! Yes, I know. I've seen a couple of episodes of TDUDP---two very different shows, if I recall. The "Archie" character in TDUDP was rather like a barking dog, if I recall correctly. Demanding, hot-headed, just kinda mean. I'll have to watch it again now. I know our Sandford and Son was based on your Steptoe and Son. I can't remember the name of the British version of our Three's Company. But many Brit shows have found their way to our shores and typically end up very popular. The Office is one of the latest hits I can think of offhand. I really don't know what or if any American shows have found their way to your isles with any success. You've given me some homework to do!

@@graymoreghost Three's Company was based on Man About The House. (Btw, I'm a Brit-American ... raised in London, but in Texas (Dallas) since 1990). British and American humor (humour!) is different in many ways, so it can be a challenge to take something popular in the UK and make it a hit, here. It is worth remembering that they took Johnny Carson's "Tonight" Show to the UK, but it failed miserably.

I love this woman

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A treasure 😍

Same! Greetings from Tricity in Poland

Yes, the four BEST series indeed. I love Mr. Bean so much that my cat was knighted with the same name. :-)

i cant believe u missed Man about the house

@@BlokeBritish I've never seen it. I'll have to check it out! Thanks 👍!

@@johnh.wintersjr.2092 its a british sitcom. all episodes here on utube. the best ive ever seen

@@BlokeBritish Thanks 👍😎

Those are the signs of quality and breeding. Her husband Richard is very high up in local administrative circles, you know. :-)

MM0SDK RIP

Saddened to hear this

One Foot In The Grave is a funny one, too.

Never knew Richard's real name😔. Thanks for the update

I first saw Clive Swift on Tv in "Barchester Chronicles" a series based on the Victorian era novels of Anthony Trollope.It's about the lives of Anglican clergymen in an English cathedral city.Swift played the part of a henpecked husband there too-almost the same role as Richard in "Keeping Up Appearances" except that the role was a lot more serious and the wife in it was a sinister piece of work.

you need how much?

the most brilliant was the complete denial Sheridan was living with his boyfriend, what mattered was that he was living with a friend of high standard. And of course Richard first reaction when Sheridan called home was: "How much?"

Her home was very nice a lot of people would kill to have a house like hers and Richard's. Human nature the grass is always greener elsewhere.

"and musical BEE-day."

And a Mercedes

You forgot the Mercedes!

Don’t forget “Sheridaaaaaaaaan!”

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RIP Onslo RIP Rose RIP Richard

@@ChocolateKnight2 both Roses (actress changed from series 2 onwards) and the postman

Sure, whatever makes you feel good about yourself.

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I read somewhere, perhaps Wikipedia, that Richard was not at all like the man who played him. Clive Owen was very much a lady's man. Patricia, on the other hand, MUST come across on some level as a bit overbearing as she has never been married. BTW, watch the movie To Sir With Love, Ms Routledge was in the original (1960s) movie and looking almost like what folks called an ingenue. She also is featured on several RU-vid videos.

@@howardkerr8174 Patricia Routledge has a very posh sounding voice in real life. Although she isn't as snobby or stuck up as her real life voice and Hyacinth voice come across. she has been known to give to charity. She didnt get married as she didnt want to.

Howard Kerr His name was Clives Swift.

@@deltaboogaloo633 I heard rumours that Dame Patricia Routledge is a lesbian.

@@Musicalfantastic She has never married, so expect a few clowns to assume things.

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She appeared in a Fig Newton commercial, I think it was, that ran on American tv a few years ago. You can also catch her in the British series Last Of The Summer Wine, she had a semi regular role for a year or two. She played a lonely librarian who was very interested in "hooking up", not necessarily getting married. The creator of Last was also the creator of Keeping up.

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And Elizabeth's.

@Grizzly Bear with a more relaxed bit of crumpet to boot.

How many times I’ve said “Kill her, Richard!” 😆

Everyone's=who comes into contact with her1

He is just an actor. This is not real. There was no pain.

It's worth it. We would pop in a DVD and just watch all the episodes on it.

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