Hyacinth Bucket's Best One-Liners | Keeping Up Appearances

Whether it's Richard's driving, impressing the vicar or showing off to her neighbors, Hyacinth Bucket always has a witty comeback.
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[@nolsee1176]

One of my favourite lines from the entire series was when they missed the QE2, and the captain recommends they try to catch up to the ship. ''Now, listen to me my good man. Important as I am in social circles, I have not yet risen to the level where I can walk on water.'' Genius.

[@jonnygti]

Fantastic line 😂😂😂 I like the ones about people of a “foreign extraction” calling her on the “pearl white slim line telephone with last number redial” 😁

[@preciousfox4740]

and the way she said it had me tickled

[@Shane-Flanagan]

I liked the way she said "not yet" as if she one day would lol 😅😆

[@james-xf1ox]

Haha I never noticed that line, seen this as a kid tho tbf

[@billgateskilledmyuncle23]

How about her showing Richard her hats and saying I will not have you being unfaithful to my hats when he wasn't impressed? Or when onslow's bike was outside the restaurant and she said oh goody-o-yippee why not let it be onslow, but put a little scruff into her voice?

[@rainydays9967]

I used to love this when I was younger. Now I’m older, I appreciate it even more.

[@PumpkinMaster28]

Same

[@emmaurgen06]

Same!!

[@mitchb77]

Same

[@waynesilva3129]

I couldn't agree more.

[@awbinn3377]

Same

[@jackpowell8307]

People who try to pretend they’re superior make it so much harder for those of us who really are😂 So true Hyacinth🤣

[@rosiewhitfield123]

Oh yeah that's Hyacinth in a nutshell 😂😂😂😂😂God she's an hilarious character in keeping up appearances. 'Poor Richard he must of almost been sent to a mental health facility putting up with our Hyacinth, Rose" said Daisy and Onslow 😂😂😂😂😂 RIP Geoffrey Hughes and Clive Swift. Thank you for such talent while you both were alive as a body,mind and soul. Forever remembered and never forgotten 💔💔

[@sweetypie28]

Ccvg

[@sweetypie28]

This

[@monicanath4859]

Hahahahaha!

[@WeebRemover4500]

honestly relatable.....

[@aquamarine0023]

"You can always tell a gentleman by the way he blows his horn" "Listen, horse! I'm not a person to be trifled with!" 😂😂😂😂

[@rosiewhitfield123]

Classic one liners are always spoken from Hyacinth Bouquet's mouth💜😂😁 Such a good gut workout watching her at her finest ☺😀

[@threenorns3]

@@rosiewhitfield123 *Bucket

[@jsmithmultimediatech]

Unknown to her all you need to do is kind of move your feet inward almost kicking it kind of....

[@jonnygti]

“Sometimes on sleepless nights, my heads swimming with the responsibilities of organising another candle light supper. And sometimes I wonder...............did he REALLY, buy that frisbe” Comedy Gold 😂😂😂

[@jacquelynejohnson9127]

Poor Richard, God forbid if he actually bought a frisbee!

[@Lindow]

There's an episode when Rose has taken a tranquilizer and both Richard and Hyacinth try to steady her. As her legs keep giving in Hyacinth utters what is in my opinion the best line of the entire series: 'I know it's been a lifetime's dedication but I wish you'd try to break this habit of wanting to lie down everywhere.'

[@frenchbeauties5140]

"Richard, I do believe that you are deliberately expanding"! Perfect Hyacinth! I do miss this show we do need this back in reruns.

[@tammyelizabeth6549]

Wouldn't be the same

[@MelancoliaI]

One of the best characters ever written for television right here☝

[@XXLSSBBW]

What about Mr. Bean? He's the Charlie Chaplin of our day and age. Plus he has the most recognized face. When I saw Wonka and Rowan Atkinson appears all the kids in the theatre yelled out: It's Mr. Bean!

[@jamiereynolds862]

'How inconsiderate of people to die at the weekend' 😭🤣💀

[@jakenebs]

I was dying at that part 😭😭😭

[@LeftyPencil]

​@@jakenebson the weekend?!

[@emilyannfrancesmay3919]

A gem for all times. The entire cast is memorable. And as Rose says, that vicar is really "dishy"!

[@blakemrolfsensanchez547]

Hyacinth Bucket is Legendary. We will always remember her. 92 years old and 60 years old at the time of this show amazing

[@gaylemamabutterfly]

My family and I just loved this show. Terrific cast and Patricia Routledge, what can I say, she was a perfect Hyacinth. Hilarious!

[@rosiewhitfield123]

I reckon ☺😁

[@billrobbins5874]

Was so hilarious. Cast of great characters! 😅😂🤣

[@adamtorok5825]

The Frisbee part killed me :D

[@lauramolony]

"How could you love an Onslow? He sings on coach trips!" 😆😆😆😆😆

[@Jess-vv4nq]

I loved this show. I've been watching this since I was a teenager. Helped me through depression. So funny.

[@meo21626]

Good choice!

[@TheIkaraCult]

My God the frisbee line... genius!

[@HelenaGLongbottom53]

I am 24 and spent my early 20s bingeing this series! I absolutely love it and the old comedy is nothing on what we get today x

[@constantine7382]

You give me hope for this poor world. Keep it up!

[@WaitWhat99]

Because if this came out today, everyone would be “offended.”

[@HelenaGLongbottom53]

@@WaitWhat99 I know! It’s annoying, mostly everyone’s a snowflake now

[@7MatthewJames]

I still do

[@christystewart4567]

Some of that may simply age related. I’m 62 and fondly remember certain comedies from the 60s and 70s. But there also many that didn’t resonate so those fell by the wayside. Also trying to appeal to a broad audience in an era of multiple channels vs 3 (I’m American so I’m speaking from that perspective) is different.

[@cityhawk]

Could you imagine walking through life as oblivious as Hyacinth? Her ego could fill up a Trans-Atlantic cruise. She is the British Peggy Hill.

[@sevenkendrick5843]

Lol

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

English Peggy Hill that's hilarious

[@davidvonbrawn4904]

So Bobby Hill is Sheridan ? We pretty much narrowed down what Hyacinths son looked like.

[@ddthewolf]

@@davidvonbrawn4904 Peggy would cave in to give Bobby money despite Hank's protests

[@MM-yi9zn]

A tremendous show. Can watch over & over. Hyacinth is magnificent. No one ever as hilarious. Bravo Patricia!

[@dylanchangedeverythingfore1312]

Hyacinth Bucket ("It's BOUQUET") one of are THE all-time GREAT screen characters. What's the combination of comedic timing+physical humor, she's the British version of LUCY, Lucy Ricardo as played by Lucille Ball.

[@threenorns3]

not quite - she lacks Lucy's abrasiveness and has an air of genteel dimwittedness that's still rather sweet.

[@tradeladder146]

Not really.

[@kel9361]

"Now listen, horse!" 😂 Bloody love Hyacinth.

[@Omgits7ito]

This was my introduction to British comedy, as kid i used to demand my mom watch it with me 😂

[@roxyc5345]

That is very cool...you must have been young...did she like it?

[@jonnygti]

I’m 36, I used to watch it with my dad in the evening, while my mum was in the kitchen getting supper! Always used to be a favourite, that and “One foot In The Grave”, or “The Brittas Empire”. Ahh those were the days, I wish they were still on tv, or repeated somewhere.

[@Shane-Flanagan]

No better an introduction to British comedy!

[@focus2004able]

Just hilarious! Hyacinth's one-liners just never grow old!

[@stacyneuman8619]

I love Hyacinth, She cracks me up 😂poor Richard😂

[@christopher1800]

Stacy Neuman Imagine being married to someone like her. At the very least life won’t be boring! :D

[@stacyneuman8619]

Christopher Bo it would be the exact opposite of boring 😅

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Poor Stacy

[@Usercantwelve]

😂 Her candle like Suppers 😂

[@katarinakrnjevic8183]

Keeping up appearances was definitely one of the best 90s shows.

[@Shane-Flanagan]

Every line was Gold!!! Top quality British comedy at it's best.

[@NelsonClick]

Dear Brits: I don't know how authentic it is but I honestly like the way Hyacinth has decorated her house. Everything is so "proper" and perfect. As an American I just presume this is the ideal for which all middle to upper middle class homes in the UK aspires. I love her wallpaper and stained wood and paint color. Is it?

[@leonorabruno84]

I'm italian and perfectly agree with you, NelsonClick! Lovely home, flowers everywhere and such a talented actress! Helpful also to improve my english. Best regards, LB

[@dylanchangedeverythingfore1312]

@@leonorabruno84 Even BETTER: As you watch episode after episode in the series, Hyacinth even has a COMFORTER on her and Richard's BED which matches the pattern of their wallpaper in their bedroom! ROTFLMHO!

[@Psych911]

Yes, it's exactly the kind of aesthetic that English middle class housewives aspired to in the 1990s - the outfits are spot on, too. It's very authentic.

[@AndrewG975]

30 years ago, yes. Today, no. Dated by any standard.

[@canny_linguist]

It's *very* 90s

[@enthusedtosing9655]

And don't forget Hyacinth vowing to ever protect Elizabeth from " sinking into _moral turpitude_ "

[@thepearlatelier4256]

You went past no 23 too fast... She had NO opportunity to see my hat.

[@deerump4394]

Never ask young Americans, they think reality tv.s good.Adore Keeping up Appearances.Absolutely fabulous!! The best! I'm a yank& adore it!!!

[@hayleylewis11]

Such a wonderful talented actress.

[@ozone9473]

I remember it was broadcasted on public TV in Poland in the 90's. Hyacinth reminded me of my neighbor who employed her whole family to refurbish her house and garden every single summer

[@LiveCamsAllOverTheWorld]

Did he buy the frisbee 😆

[@JW-vd4il]

I never saw whatever episode that's in; I'm dyin'! 😂

[@davidlewis1787]

I know I won’t sleep tonight

[@pegleg747]

HILARIOUS. every time. Routledge was a comedic gift to tv.

[@bettycogswell9851]

My fav British comedy of all time.

[@riac5388]

Say "Goodbye" with a nautical flavor!

[@chronicstitcher7933]

We all need a good laugh now and then, and Hyacinth never fails to deliver! and room for a pony..... classic.

[@AnthonyPinoAntonio]

Lol, PBS re-runs on Saturdays was lit with this and Are You Being Served.

[@michaelkeckler8434]

I loved Saturdays on PBS! And as much as I adored Hyacinth, I was enthralled with Mrs slocomb's pussy : )

[@chrisrush3513]

We had this, Are You Being Served?, and Mr. Bean. So funny.

[@michaelkeckler8434]

@@chrisrush3513 Loved that 3 wheel car he drove!

[@dylanchangedeverythingfore1312]

On PBS KCET Ch 28 in California, Keeping Up Appearences AND As Time Goes By the best of the best both ran back to back for many years... What a shame they stopped that incredible back-to-back combination on Saturday nights.

[@chocolatemuffin21]

DYLAN CHANGED EVERYTHING FOREVER 👏👏👏👏

[@Jet166]

Such a brilliant actress!

[@whoeverwhoever9220]

The best British comedy that I miss seeing on PBS in the US!

[@Pukekura35]

I bet Patricia loved playing Hyacinth. She must have been such a fun character to play.

[@cmgamer1309]

What is the missionary position in China these days? lol

[@rosiewhitfield123]

Priceless laughter right there 😁😁😁😂😂

[@tradeladder146]

That was hilarious , the look on their Faces was priceless. 🤣🤣

[@anthonywright9566]

My Nana loved this. I remember being at hers when I was younger watching it. This is funny.

[@preciousjey]

Especially not one of foreign extraction. Oh no there goes Daddy with my Tuna Mayonaisse.

[@bellaaustralia7815]

She is SO awesome.

[@ullgeologist]

1:32 I’ve always been amused at the poor old lady’s reaction. 🤣🤣

[@Tulf42]

1:48 "I hope you're wearing something sensible for this telephone call" Homer Simpson: "Hello. You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel."

[@21anusha]

🤣🤣🤣🤣'did he buyyy the frisbee??' .. lol lol . 🥰🥰🥰🥰Richard .

[@tbet1879]

Loved this British comedy , a million laughs 😊

[@Lastfirst333]

Patricia is simply amazing, as is the rest of the cast lol

[@julietsattaur2189]

Just love these shows they're so clean and enjoyable Hyacinth is a knockout fond memories of the good old days Guyana South America

[@jbcatz5]

Juliet Sattaur You did hear Hyacinth go on about men blowing their horns?

[@julietsattaur2189]

Jay Barry....yes I did thanks

[@julietsattaur2189]

Jay Barry....yes I did thanks

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

You can find shows that are clean and enjoyable. This show is not really clean because there are off color jokes.

[@debbiecownie8294]

Will show a one of hyacinth son ownly hear about him

[@tommyandrewd]

Her main redeeming quality was you could always say her heart was in the right place and under her snobbish exterior was a good person deep down.

[@lizziekilburn2302]

My absolute favorite are the ones with sheridan and hyacinth's phone convos with violet, "it's my sister violet, the one with the mercedes, sauna and room for a pony?"

[@garethcummings7750]

Mrs Bucket cant stand snobs 🤣🤣🤣

[@trudydavis6168]

True Classic Comedy - Superb!

[@FayeIL]

Patricia Routledge was a genius.

[@haughsinead]

FayeIL she wasn’t the scriptwriter

[@mikiebart6312]

She still is!!Alive and going strong and one of the nicest people in the business and always was.

[@NawiXXI]

DAME Patricia Routledge.

[@jsmithmultimediatech]

@@mikiebart6312 Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge now I'll have you know!

[@jsmithmultimediatech]

@@mikiebart6312 Even the outtakes there's not one I dont think swear word lol, they did have a great laugh doing that its amazing!

[@carolread-smith3708]

Just love her after all this time,and dear Richard,poor man

[@shananalexander9789]

Poor Richard. I give him props for his patience. 🤪😂

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Poor Shanan

[@matijajelinic9575]

“Sometimes on sleepless nights when my head’s swimming with the responsibilities of organising another candle light supper... sometimes i wonder, did he buy the frisbee?” 😂

[@complexlittlepirate3589]

The perfect combination of genius writing and genius delivery !

[@stephanburgess654]

RIP Richard..

[@user-sj7fo1qw1c]

She had no opportunity to see my hat

[@PumpkinMaster28]

Chinese takeaway calls be the most funny parts of a episode 😂

[@VladSicoe]

Do I sound like a Chinese takeaway? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kawannahardy2924]

I used to Love this show!! I wish it still came on tv.

[@threenorns3]

Britbox

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

It does.

[@SwiSwiKat]

I do believe you're expanding deliberately. 😂😂😂

[@marinazagrai1623]

"I can't stand snobbery...it makes it so much harder for those of "US" who really are (superior)...that's the essence of "our" Hyacinth, and pity, there won't be another since she created the character that gets under our last nerve. Long live Mrs Bucket/Bouquet!

[@himitsu30007]

The frisbee part is hilarious😂

[@jolantadrogos306]

She's brilliant😂 Adore her! ❤

[@martiwest1753]

I've always felt so sorry for Richard. How he kept from killing her id beyond belief.

[@ETH5626]

But in 1 episode Richard finally stood up to her by telling her to get back in the car when she was making a scene where she wanted to use the public phone booth but the guy who was using it wouldn't let her.

[@TheCalico72]

He might have gotten away with it, too. They always look at the husband or boyfriend first, but in the case of Hyacinth there would be such a large number of suspects. I guess he loved her.

[@jameslowman2088]

I liked it when she said ‘some fool has left half a camel on my driveway’ referring to a big dog haha.

[@Jule-mm4dr]

The last one got me dead.

[@johnnytightlips991]

I always just wrote this off as some tv show my granny watched, but some of the writing and jokes in this show was absolutely top tier

[@Aztecius]

That last one sums her up perfectly 🤣

[@KokkiePiet]

I swear, hyacinth is the spitting image of my mother

[@ultraboombean]

Oh man that must be fun

[@rosiewhitfield123]

Oh wow I bet it has to be an eventful life ☺☺😀😀

[@thedandelion157]

Oh you poor dear. I wish you patience. A lot of it. And even more.

[@KokkiePiet]

@@thedandelion157 I learned to Smile when I am Gardening.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidbrawn2828]

Same here. She reminds me of my mom it's the biggest reason I watch the show. My mother was a Saint.

[@saiqhai9968]

This is literally the best British comedy 🤣

[@VeronicaValentine2236]

I grew up watching this show with my Grandmom. Whenever I hear the intro/credit music I remember her house… So nostalgic.

[@lilikataja3792]

I love her shes amazing i love hyasint

[@opheliasfall]

I love this show. She is the best!

[@bettycogswell9851]

Love her and this show.

[@AnnetteMurphyger]

Brillant as usual

[@marieblue]

“Keeping Up Appearances” (1990-1995; 1997) is one of very few sitcoms that are funny because of its characters* rather than its lines and jokes❕ A MUST-WATCH BRITISH JEWEL‼️ 💚💎💜 * For instance, Hyacinth Bucket who insists that her surname is pronounced “BOUQUET”❕

[@JasonZero0]

RIP Geoffrey Hughes and Clive Swift.

[@sofiadober7393]

Love this show!! 🥰

[@waynejones205]

You missed the one she sent Richard up a tree to spot some ancient Runes, she shouting upwards, and a hiker who can't see Richard in the tree(he's not answering)happens along, there she is going on *scene changes in the car* :WHY didn't you ahnsahh me, RIchard when you saw that Hiker Theahh?! 😂😂

[@hayleydodds8751]

I can always tell something about a gentleman the way he blows his horn!! 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@LoisCandler]

Love these!!❤ especially about Richard with a Frisbee!!❤

[@Jtmissile]

Richard: What's he saying? Hyacinth: I don't know but I can feel every syllable.

[@jeffisaliar]

I love how she eloquently tells people off

[@JoelStim-lj1hg]

MY, favorite was definitely * the Chinese Take Away*..... Hyacinth is the only Actress I know with the upmost superb skill of keeping her dignity while acting like, a Complete fool. Superb Actress& there will NEVER be one like her. My fav. SHOW!!!!!CARRY ON!!!!!

[@davidpar2]

The “old world bijou” apartment

[@juststoppingby390]

Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift a match made in heaven.

[@KathyCowling-mj4ki]

The Queen of snobs and I love the way she pulls her lips😅

[@AllenMQuinn]

The true Queen

[@nassauguy48]

I would absolutely love to attend one of Hyacinth's candlelight suppers!

[@bettysteubing8129]

Here in the TX Hill Country outside SanAntonio as we tend with the Covid trauma++, finding this series of Hyacinth's best is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much👵💕🤣🎁🙏🏻

[@patrickromanowilliams4878]

HILARIOUS PROGRAMME. 🤣

[@cloudstrife1983]

Royal Dooolton with the hand painted periwinkles

[@narinamoad8302]

Oh my God this show is totally fantastic funny show it's brilliant Mrs bucket is such a classic I love her she is brilliant

[@edgarfilho6129]

Brilliant! Just brilliant!!