Best of Elizabeth's Disastrous Tea Spills | Keeping Up Appearances

Knowing Hyacinth is obsessively house-proud, Elizabeth gets very nervous when she's round for tea, repeatedly dropping Hyacinth's precious china.
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[@rbeygarcia]

She made the spill look COMPLETELY SPONTANEOUS every single time. Phenomenally-gifted actress.

[@tefllife2024]

She did it so well and some were done in just one take apparently.

[@danbytp]

And Hyacinth is great in how she just rolls with each spill.Amazing how these 2 wonderful actresses work so well together.Love' em!

[@pleasure95]

I've been saying that

[@ThatDangerousWolf]

Agreed 100%. She is such a visual actress.

[@perherbert]

@@jamesanthony2031 Who?

[@DoctorVision]

I always admired how this show repeated the same gags relentlessly but always found a new way to make it funny. The broken teacups, the telephone, Onslow's car, Onslow's dog, Onslow's gate, Emmet's attempts to evade Hyacinth, the Postman, etc.

[@William_sJazzLoft]

Efforts to evade Hyacinth always end up seeming riotous, ludicrous, hilarious

[@axeltaylor9094]

And let's not forget the part where people say her last name as Bucket instead of Bouquet. Despite it being spelt Bucket in the first place :) It's Bouquet, Mrs Bouquet.

[@dannigro8794]

Yes this show had a lot of running gags and they were all great.

[@sandralevin2489]

And don't forget the weekly calls from Sher-uhh-don!!

[@SwimmerPrince]

it's. always the same but different kind of same 👌

[@sarahcrews2544]

I love when she gave Elizabeth a pink kiddie cup with a lid

[@marinazagrai1623]

Sarah Crews...in that episode, she couldn't drink out of it, so she tried to slip a straw (maybe it was Emmett) and the coffee still spilled on the rug! This was a priceless comical relief (even with all the comedy surrounding it).

[@janewwu1063]

Unfortunately that scene is not in this video which is sad because that scene is ONE of my favorites scenes out of all the seasons of Keeping up Appearance. Appearances!

[@bowtieguy85]

That's the best one, they should have it on here.

[@NatalieCWilliams]

I absolutely love that scene! Been trying to find it! Priceless!!😂😂

[@northsouth252]

Same

[@SkyTrapAlASMR]

“Oh I see just my table.” Love how she just throws the cloth down.

[@staffordahoy679]

The one with her elbows is absolutely fantastic. The tea (and biscuits for that matter) flew off the table so fabulously. And bravo to both actresses for not breaking character.

[@nigelmurphy6761]

Yes I agree that's absolutely brilliant..my personal fave

[@MrEvers]

RIP Josephine. 2:38 is the only time I've ever seen her actually managing to drink the coffee.

[@phyto2176]

RIP Josephine Tewson. Brilliant actress, and the tea scenes are some of my favourites

[@thomashninan3825]

😢

[@Jarmix-vq3gn]

RIP. the tea cup throw and catch is fabulous 🎉

[@stevebrazilio]

I agree - hilarious! I could watch that scene over and over.

[@TheSatanshunter]

Anyone else think Elizabeth just needs a hug and to be told everything is alright? She always looks so nervous and sad :( poor sweet thing

[@medievalist]

Completely! I like the cute fan theory that Richard and Elizabeth end up together after Hyacinth passes away. I feel like they would understand each other :)

[@MIS315]

Uhhhh, NO, What she needs is less Hyacinth!! She has proved time and time again that her nerves are fine until Hyacinth shows up

[@lostmangos]

Elizabeth is actually Hyacinths only real friend. Even defending her later on in the later series.

[@ItsIdaho]

Agreed, but I saw the bloopers and she has one of the best laughs

[@kat99381]

medievalist of course they did once kiss in that Christmas episode which was cute haha

[@gracenoah6316]

Elizabeth is such a caring and kind person, she is so consideration towards Hyacinth, how she does it, is am inspiration.

[@elizabethsohler2410]

And WHY she does it is a mystery.

[@kcwade2616]

Hyacinth means well she just tries to hard to appear posh. Which considering her sisters

[@davidanderson4453]

Brilliant Hyacinth and Elizabeth every scene

[@Concetta20]

Elizabeth’s running joke with the cups was one of my favorites. That catch! I cried.

[@kwesiidun8512]

@Concetta20 - That catch was Josephine Tewson's (Elizabeth) idea and was done in one take. :)

[@falldownhard]

Takes some serious acting skill to pull these bits off. So so funny and hasn't lost anything some 25+ years (!) later.

[@kezwannedwards3047]

Rest In Peace Elizabeth aka Ms. Josephine Tewson! You will most certainly be missed! 💜🕊

[@justkinga3121]

This moment when Elisabeth think loud and Hiacynth came in is absolutely the best☝️👌🤜🤛😁

[@William_sJazzLoft]

The utter 'terror' expressed by Emmet and Elizabeth when they know they must endure a morning of coffee with Hyacinth is priceless! LOL

[@WillowJordan1979]

It always turns out to be a short time though, as Daisy calls Hyacinth and the guest is marched out of the door. My favorite was when Elizabeth had the bag of coffee in her hand for some reason, and Hyacinth just pushed her out.

[@fashiondolldreamer]

That was the comedic genius stroke ... just absolute horror on their faces, and everyone else's. (I remember the Vicar's wife also had some great horrified expressions.)

[@julianraelgordon3329]

When she used the straw, I was finished! 🤣

[@DinoCon]

Hyacinth seems to have faith that Elizabeth WILL get better... eventually.

[@parkerproductions4546]

1:33 Hyacinth's look of complete disbelief is a PICTURE lmao!! xD

[@tomcollett1893]

Josephine Tewson would have certainly left so many people with a lot of happy memories over the years. She will be missed here on Earth!

[@xtheamazingax]

FORTY POUNDS EACH AND IRREPLACABLE!!! God I love this gag...

[@stewartmcgill9360]

Those lines are the ones that Patricia Routledge delivers so well across all her characters.

[@Carlostrijk1]

oh no.. RIP dear Josephine Tewson (Elizabeth)... thanks for the great moments you gave us. Love and Ligth to you ♥

[@kmagpoc]

Rest in peace, yyou wonderfully talented lady.

[@johnpolo4544]

Thanks for the laughs Josephine, we loved you in the show. May you rest in peace.

[@omargoodnesssake]

“It’s nothing, nothing. Just the chalice broken on the wheel.” 🤣

[@LemLTay]

Possibly a misquote of Ecclesiastes 12:6, lamenting the brevity of life and things. With Elizabeth around, her Royal Doulton china certainly has a much briefer lifespan, not surviving to being an heirloom to be passed on to Sheridan (!).

[@MultiFandomAnge]

"Pardon?"

[@Jtmissile]

레온KpopZombieLover FOURTY POUND EACH AND IRREPLACEABLE!

[@JoshLeRose]

...the pitcher shattered at the fountain!"

[@train4905]

Josephine tewson and patricia routlidge both brilliant actrises.so gifted.

[@kyawkyawwin1]

RIP Elizabeth. My late son's favourite programme too (:

[@gideonstupke2257]

I love how creative she was when spilling coffee. Always a different way of spilling it

[@luckysembry5508]

R. I. P. Josephine Tewson, super gifted actress.

[@PeterSmith-lo4rd]

That was the last of my Royal Doulton No. 5 with the Perri winkles!!

[@TheWiseMagpie1]

.."Fourty pound each and írreplacable..!!"

[@PeterSmith-lo4rd]

The lady of the house has very expensive tastes!!

[@lostmangos]

Periwinkle is a flower 😎

[@nancydemoss8421]

Royal Doulton with the "hand painted" periwinkles.

[@aztecolatino]

@@nancydemoss8421 😆😆😆

[@worldmundo2022]

I don't care how many times I've seen this part or any episode. I always enjoy it 100%. What a great show this is, I love it!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧👍👌✌

[@joshhennig8230]

the acting is so natural as well as the chemistry. doesnt even feel like you are watching something scripted hey

[@worldmundo2022]

@@joshhennig8230 True! 👏👏👏👏👍👍😊😁

[@CarySmith87]

You missed the one where hyacinth said "but it can't be easy when you're all thumbs" *Elizabeth drops cup* lol

[@patrickobeid7710]

Elizabeth is so funny 😂

[@Jlm7908]

the “WOOOOOOOOOOOOH” at 0:31 💀

[@johnpolo4544]

So sad that Josephine Tewson aka Elizabeth has passed away. Thanks so much for the laughs, you were much loved in the show. May you very much rest in peace.

[@deerelad62]

My absolute favorite British sitcom. I subscribed to BritBox so I could watch whenever I want.

[@tomdayman6232]

Rest In Peace Josephine Tewson. Always will remember you for spilling cups of tea on Keeping Up Appearances.

[@MrSnoopy881]

The world shall miss her. I loved the program. Even here in Texas USA 🌹

[@l4d2_ellis20]

2:27, that catch was amazing! I wonder how many takes did they need to do for that?

[@Ross.Cavendish]

627 apparently.

[@l4d2_ellis20]

@@Ross.Cavendish Is that a reference of some sort?

[@xtheamazingax]

I dunno what's funnier... the catch, or the slump on the sofa afterwards!

[@l4d2_ellis20]

@@xtheamazingax Definitely the slump.

[@MIS315]

She did it in one single take, it was completely improvised.

[@tracycarter8731]

Best recurring gag on the show. My fave was when Hyacinth gave Liz a child's sippy cup and Liz was so happy 😂 still ended in a mess but she was so relieved for a moment 😂

[@jessicafletcher8065]

My favourite is when she has the pink plastic baby cup,so she doesn't spill it ,then the phone rings,and she nudges her arm and knocks Emmets coffee all over him instead, brilliant.

[@ajromero3692]

Hyacinth's face at 1:33 kills me; she's so done 😂

[@cloudstrife1983]

I liked when Emmett spilled tea. Then Hyacinth blamed Elizabeth

[@grizzlybear4]

I want to see some of the scenes where Emmet is trying to hide, and saying "She'll SING at me!" I bet the entire cast was cracking up after those singing spots...🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@MultiFandomAnge]

Well Elizabeth is notorious for spilling the coffee and breaking cups so naturally she assumed it was her XD

[@iainmawhinney8867]

“ELIZAB- wait, this time it’s not her”

[@georgiasimonson2759]

Laughter is the best medicine and you sure get your share with these awesome hilarious shows ,The cast was so great ,thank you for the laughter.

[@stephenjerome4135]

One of the greatest sitcoms on television, I love watching this. Poor Elizabeth, I think I would be a bundle of nerves handling Hyacinth's expensive China too. The scene in the church hall is brilliant. "The Challis broken at the wheel, the picture shattered at the fountain, 40 pounds each and irreplaceable". I love it. 😂😂

[@nancyhobson9710]

Serious acting skills. It's a wonder there's any Doulton left!

[@SDK2K9]

I love the look Hyacinth gives Elizabeth when she knocked the cup and biscuits off the table. XD

[@hiramdominicus7413]

You have to love the kindness of Elizabeth .... bless her 🥰

[@andrewfoe8543]

Rest In Peace you funny lady!! You made these scenes so friggin funny

[@PeaveyPV20]

Rip josephine tewson aka elizabeth, such a fine actress who played the part of Elizabeth so well. She was hyacinths perfect foil and was often put down by her

[@charlesrollins2464]

RIP Josephine Tewson. She was a wonderful actress.

[@jayhi5479]

Poor Elisabeth, I would be a mess of nerves too.

[@emmabenuska699]

JayHi5 Hyacinth is a force to be reckoned with!

[@Benjorunner]

a bundle.....

[@emmabenuska699]

@@Benjorunner well said!

[@jonaslarsen6238]

*Fourty pounds each and irreplaceable* OUCH ! ! 😂😂

[@josephcook6442]

And yet she seems to have an unlimited supply...

[@garymattscheck9066]

Hyacinth sounded like Miss Piggy when she said it.

[@DeusExMJ12]

That's probably like £80 in today's money. 😂

[@fannycraddock99]

RIP Josephine Tewson. Thanks for the laughs. Enjoy your coffee free time.

[@bored.in.california2111]

You would think of it as a genius strategy, her always clumsy and breaking her precious cups, so that Hyacinth doesn't invite her over anymore.

[@timrob87]

Bored.In.California I think, deep down, Elizabeth really does consider Hyacinth a friend and a good person, therefore it’d be hard for Elizabeth to do anything deliberate to hurt or anger her. But that would’ve been a genius strategy LOL

[@bored.in.california2111]

@@timrob87 She really does seem like that sort of a person who would keep dealing with a person like Hyacinth out of her good nature. Interesting point.

[@royalcatwalk]

Rest In Peace dear Josephine Tewson. With love from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 🇳🇱

[@guitarzan5328]

R.I.P. Josephine Tewson (Elizabeth). 😪

[@linpet99]

RIP My favourite character 😢

[@WhoWhere-hv7oi]

I like how Hyacinth kept inviting her over and taking her places, knowing fully well she'll definitely break another China 😂😂

[@MrRid123]

Elizabeth is probably my most favourite character of that show (and the competition is great!). So well written and played!

[@lassekurehansen1996]

R. I. P Elizabeth

[@charlesperez9976]

One of the greatest of so many running gags on this show! It is a masterpiece!

[@garycollins8628]

Marvellous actress.

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

I´m Swedish and a big keeping up appearances fan! It´s hysterical! I wish I could se the bloopers on these clips, lol!

[@kirstiecampbell4000]

The ending on this one killed me.

[@dwaugh2215]

this time it wasn't Liz lol

[@jonaslarsen6238]

(Emmet drops his cup) Hyacinth: "ELISAB...." Oh yeah, good one there 😂😂

[@glesnietutty8444]

This show used to give my mom and me such a laugh every time we watched it and now that she's gone I still get the joy of watching it when I can find it 😃😁

[@buzby6712]

Elizabeth is such a great foil for Hyacinth. She genuinely loves the Buckets and is a true friend.

[@dawnrobbins7066]

The throw and catch variation is my favourite :D This show was my childhood, I watched it all the time with my Nanny (as in grandmother). Not sure what that said about either of us.

[@eddybaltes608]

Geweldige serie, ontzettend kunnen lachen, mag om mij nog wel weer een keer herhaald worden. Ook altijd lachen om die broer Onslow en medelijden met de echtgenoot van Hyancinth en natuurlijk buurvrouwtje Elizabeth.

[@Joy_C]

Schoonbroer Onslow (zijn vrouw Daisy is de zus van Hyacinth), maar voor de rest wel eens met jou!

[@shirleyminassian1547]

Poor Elizabeth. I love the episode where she gives Elizabeth the pink baby beaker 🤣

[@Jay_SUBZ3R0]

1:26: “Like what?” *Knocks the tea cup and biscuits over* 😂

[@Andi090386]

R.I.P Josephine Tewson (Elizabeth Warden) Sadly passed away on Friday

[@georgevavoulis4758]

God bless her

[@anonymousherron9722]

Rest In Peace, Josephine Tewson! 🫖

[@shantyirish7564]

P.S. Miss Tewes (if I have it right) and Dame Routledge are two of the all time best physical comediennes. Think the "yacht" episode and the one we just saw with the "flying" tea cup. Lucille Ball was the queen, but these two are right up there with her and have made her proud. Thanks for the fun, BritBox !

[@pedanticradiator1491]

Shanty Irish it’s Miss Tewson and Dame Patricia Routledge or Dame Patricia never Dame Routledge though at the time she wasn’t a dame

[@grizzlybear4]

I agree, what a pair they were! PERFECT 😂

[@harpalk8096]

May she Rest in Peace

[@ZXC5000]

R.I.P. Ms. Tewson

[@darraghwright8780]

Rip she was great in this

[@Anglomachian]

2:26 Even set up, that's a phenomenal catch.

[@gunnareriksson9412]

I love her , the offer to Haycint ! Very good prestation !

[@puirYorick]

Her description of her precious teacups never really changed but the appearance of the cups certainly did change over the many series.

[@yazeedbushnaq1925]

One of the best comedies

[@ThoughtstoPen]

Rest In Peace Josephine Tewson

[@alisonwilliams4862]

Hyacinth's expression at 1.32! 😁

[@Chris_Troxler]

This show had some of the best running gags. 🤣

[@xtheamazingax]

0:16. Wow, she didn’t even get the chance to say “hello”! 😆

[@kimphuong3556]

Elizabeth played by the great comedy actress miss Josephine Tewson, absolutely brilliant, Hyacinths reaction to her is also brilliant, Great comedy team work together. Poor Elizabeth.

[@TobyMax853]

rest in peace and thanks for al the laughs ❤

[@guaskoqizz]

"40£ each and IRREPLACEABLE!!" 😂🤣

[@londonchinese]

RIP Josephine Tewson

[@antmagor]

Technically it should be called Elizabeth’s coffee spills, as that’s what Hyacinth served.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

You beat me to saying that, LOL. "Tea spills"? It was usually coffee being dropped.

[@hannahplumleymycarnivaladd6365]

This is so the reason I say no thank you to a drink when I’m at some one else’s house I would defiantly be like this

[@l4d2_ellis20]

In defiance to their snobbery?

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

I think you mean definitely, meaning certainly. Defiantly means in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience. In the case of Hyacinth defiance might be needed though😉👍

[@hannahplumleymycarnivaladd6365]

Jane Doe I spelt it wrong who cares the point I was making is if I had drinks at peoples houses I would be like Elizabeth so I say no thank you

[@l4d2_ellis20]

@@hannahplumleymycarnivaladd6365 Both Jane Doe and I care about the spelling error.

[@tmntj11]

1:26 = Asked and answered, Lizzie 1:58 = "Forty pounds each and irreplaceable!" 🤣

[@gragokboy]

Rest in peace, Josephine Tewson.

[@ThatDangerousWolf]

Elizabeth and Hyacinth are friendship goals.

[@hazydreamer7965]

Hyacinth is priceless! I never get tired of watching her.

[@EphemeralProductions]

The straw! Omg! 😂😂😂😂

[@harrybuitelaar5997]

R.I.P Josephine Tewson

[@steparsons9296]

Rest in peace Josephine tewson

[@_PrimetimePranks]

RIP Josephine ❤️

[@eoinphelan6080]

REST IN PEACE JOSEPHINE TEWSON {ELIZABETH}

[@Erwin_93]

I had to stop and catch my breath at 0:39 this is just hilarious 💀💀💀