What Happened To The Cast Of Keeping Up Appearances?

Keeping Up Appearances was a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke. It originally aired on BBC1 from 1990 to 1995. The central character is an eccentric and snobbish middle class social climber, Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), who insists that her surname is pronounced "Bouquet". The show comprised five series and 44 episodes, four of which are Christmas specials. Production ended in 1995 after Routledge decided to move on to other projects.

[@backtothepast9107]

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[@bobholmes65]

So true and sad!

[@icequeen9417]

Thank you . A classic comedy ,they will never be able to replace these amazing actors ❤️❤️

[@maryschmidt7035]

I love this show with all the belly laughs....still watch all re-runs

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,

[@sandybruce9092]

My husband doesn’t want most any TV show except news but he loves this British show and still wants to watch when we can find it online. I’ve watched for years and still laugh at Hyacinth, etc. the Brits do comedy so well! Thanks for this video!!!!

[@wendynichols6946]

I agree the Brits are on top when it comes to comedy

[@oliverharris7366]

Stop watching Fox News.

[@Ionabrodie69]

@@oliverharris7366Better than you yanks WHATEVER we do.. 🙄🇬🇧

[@jc441-i3q]

@@Ionabrodie69 Grow up. If they said that about us you would throw a tantrum.

[@scottyj8135]

​@@oliverharris7366Why I like the live police chases that they show 😁

[@gemsprings]

Played all the DVDs on repeat all day long during the last few weeks of my dear mum's life. She loved Keeping Up Appearances so much. Rest in peace mum and all the cast who have sadly departed this earth 💛

[@georgiagriffin9240]

This show is timeless...was and always will be hilarious!

[@alisonmansfield9052]

Absolutely fantastic show ,still loved and will go on through all eternity, R.I.P to all the dear cast that have passed...when I get down sometimes I think of Hyacinth and her line ''The trouble with you Violet is you haven't enough Royal Doulton to clean'' when Violet told Hyacinth she was feeling down...That still makes me lol to this day...just one of so many one liners ,everyone in the cast was so great and loveable.

[@VMM34]

😂 that's lovely! 👍 I say "Riparian pursuits" when I walk along the canal 😂

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,

[@lynnettemurphy8243]

Hyacinth told Daisy she hadnt any Royal Doulton to polish, not Violet. Violet had a swimming pool and room for a pony, so she probably had some china as well. Daisy just wanted some tips on reviving her love life with Onslowe.

[@philipswilson]

@@lynnettemurphy8243 How are you doing pretty ?

[@sheryldougherty282]

British comedies are the best. I could rewatch the them over and over.

[@juliewillard1367]

We do in our household!

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

One of my favourite British comedies, never missed an episode and still enjoy the repeats! Sad that some of them died so young. The Major still going at 93 though...

[@wendynichols6946]

The Brits really know how to do Comedy shows they are the best

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

LOL, the randy old Major. :-) He was very funny in the show.

[@ChuckHackney]

It's one of my favorite shows all the time. Patricia Routlege was insanely good as Hyacinth... growing up in the southern US, we had several "Hyacinths" in our town. It's so real to me and so funny. Along with Are You Being Served, my two fAve britcoms of all time!

[@robynstephens166]

Sorry I am late, my pussy was cold and had to warm it up

[@forestghost7]

I'm with you! So glad it still airs weekly on my local PBS, along w Are You Being Served 😊

[@catherinereynolds8061]

Loved this show but could never get into are you been served

[@forestghost7]

@@catherinereynolds8061 well ... I grew up in 70s Britain🇬🇧 so even tho I'm Italian by birth I guess it's in my DNA lol

[@patriciaboehme128]

Thank you for all the laughs. Your cast worked together seamless.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how're you doing?

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,

[@broederharry2534]

R.I.P Elizabeth :(

[@lawrencecody9316]

I were lucky enough to meet Patricia Routledge a few years ago, ,a lovely lady, an incredible career..it was such a privilege to work with her, and we even had a piccie together..one of the memorable nights. I can`t believe she is now 90..It seems the role of Rose was a bit unlucky,both actresses dying younger than some of the other cast members...this video is a great record of those characters, and the people who played them..

[@sandrafinbar]

The character of Rose was my favourite. So funny ! Liked the parts when Hyacinth visited her less well off relatives and the dog in the car.

[@enkisdaughter4795]

The reason Shirley Stelfox left the cast was to take care of her husband, a wonderful actor called Don Henderson, who was terminally ill with cancer.

[@proudcynophile1901]

You were blessed to have met Ms Rutledge. In the movie To Sir With Love starring the late great Sidney Poitier Ms Rutledge had a bit part as one of the faculty members.

[@davidponseigo8811]

I'm American but this has always been my favorite show.

[@marimullan4012]

My husband is the person who watched this in PBS when I worked midnight shift at the hospital. He said you have to see this show. I laughed & laughed. It got me thru some pretty bad times after work. Bless this cast

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,

[@davidmorris2834]

A really well done gentle comedy with good laughs and great actors. One of my late Dads favourites.

[@lizfuller400]

Bless them all. It is good to know the show is still being shown.

[@gemmabryden4864]

Keeping up with the Appearances made me laugh.And it still does

[@susanmasters-leslie4526]

This show was my mom favorite

[@gemmabryden4864]

@@susanmasters-leslie4526 my late mum loved watching this is well

[@rnhor4924]

The Brits comedies are so unique👏

[@janebishop5885]

When the subject of favorite actors comes up, I have no hesitation to say Patricia Routledge. Without a doubt. Love you, dear lady.

[@miriamariel6185]

Very good actress, must have thorny enjoyed playing a snob.

[@kathie554]

You can watch this sitcom in this millennium and the next and still laugh out loud! Thank you to all the wonderful writers and great actors and actresses for delivering a gem of a show

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,

[@rebeccabrooks4948]

I love this show brings back good memories I used to watch this show with my mother on Saturday nights she's been gone for a long time now but I really enjoyed the show watching it with her

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,

[@damianclarkeed6683]

I loved this show as a child. I still do. Along with only fools and horses. One of the best comedy's ever made.

[@stevepunter3704]

All great people providing us with good times 💪. Thanking them for their service 🍻. We all admire the Bucket Women right 🥳.

[@carterfamilychannel]

so sad so many have died and this show will never return :(

[@StewartWaddell]

Another died today so sad

[@carterfamilychannel]

@@StewartWaddell yeah we have lost poor Elizabeth :(

[@P.G.1966]

I used to watch this program with my mom. Outstanding program.

[@susangreene9662]

Love this show. Sad so many died so young.

[@johnwagner4027]

One of my favorite shows of all time

[@Bluewolfdude]

One of my favorite comedies. The English are comedic geniuses !

[@brianwilson6403]

Great work from Roy Clarke, who created and wrote all episodes of this, as well as "(Still) Open All Hours", and "Last of the Summer Wine"!!!

[@BadchildBear]

love love love this show . One of the great gems that always made me look at others , and myself in a different way... NOT SO SERIOUSLY ! lol One common mistake: English actor, Mary Miller (deceased 2020) is often mistaken for MARY IRENE MILLAR (nee Wetton) who gave us several "belly laughs " as the beautiful "ROSE" who was constantly searching for that one special fella over and over and over again. Sadly, Mary Millar passed away on the 10th of November , 1998 when she was lost to ovarian cancer a the age of only 62. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@robynstephens166]

yes, I totally agree with you about the this beautiful Rose. It saddens me to learn she passed at a young age. well young for my age now I am now 4 years older than her when she left this earth.. RIP beautiful Rose

[@MM-yi9zn]

Such a tremendous show! All episodes can be rewatched as new! Wonderful!

[@magnus1001]

I was thinking how awesome it would be to have Hyacinth and Elizabeth as roommates in an assisted living or care home setting and then I saw the viewer's comment that Josephine Tewson-Elizabeth-had sadly passed away. My Mom and I loved this show, it was packed with incredible actors with amazing talents and they could all laugh at themselves, too, as evidenced by their blooper reels. Here's to those people who have the gift of humor and that can make us laugh despite our everyday problems. You are gems!

[@scottyj8135]

Hi Freeview channel 20 Drama still shows this and The Brittas Empire and Last of the summer wine 🤗😁

[@magnus1001]

@@scottyj8135 Thank you for the info. I was just remembering some other classics now: Dave Allen at Large, Absolutely Fabulous, The Two Ronnies, The Vicar of Dibley, Fawlty Towers, The Benny Hill Show, Monty Python's Flying Circus, No, Honestly, The Comic Strip Presents and The Young Ones to name a few. I am American but I love British comedy!

[@joanbelmont5450]

All of them were great characters!! This millennial watches the show weekly and have the full collection of episodes to watch anytime.

[@celiacbabe58]

Oh how I LOVED THE Show. ❤️ My 87 yo dad loved it also. I'm going to buy the DVD series and re watch it with my hubby. He's never seen or beard of it. He will now..

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@borleyboo5613]

Absolutely love this programme. But oh, it’s so sad that Richard, Elizabeth, Onslow, The Two Roses, Daddy etc are no longer with us. I hope they’re having fun wherever they are, bless them.

[@richardschindler8822]

I love this show. Have the entire series on dvd and watch it regularly. Good clean fun! So sorry to see all those that have left us. That’s BUKAY. NOT. BUCKET!!!!

[@snailmessia]

josephine tewson Just died at age 91. Rest in peace

[@jaggass]

A long life well lived.

[@chocolatcats]

yes. 2022

[@seancampbell9740]

Thank you

[@berylwhite2983]

RIP

[@maralene1411]

I was about to write that. RIP

[@robynheavner4689]

Love this British comedy. Used to watch on PBS!

[@juliewillard1367]

I used to live in the US and PBS helped me with my home sickness for England.

[@jackbest6677]

A super classic comedy. Many laughs.

[@francesmaurer185]

My favorite"boxed set".💖 Best medicine available😂 Absolutely love this show.

[@borvanmom2]

It was such a fun show! I still love to watch it!

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@dianaleal5183]

I love this comedy show I was in my 40’s when I first seen keeping up appearances. It brings back memories. Such a good show💙💕🙂

[@majorlaff8682]

Being related to, or, worse still, being married to, Hyacinth would be enough for anyone to kick the bucket, er, boo-kay. Poor Richard.

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I used to watch it with my mum. I was a stressed out 20 something year old, and i just couldn't handle Hyacinth. She was overwhelmingly pretentious and ridiculous. I'd love to watch it now that i am older and more relaxed.

[@majorlaff8682]

@@thatswhatisaid8908 Her over-the-top, pretentious ridiculousness is the essence of satire. She is poking fun at the 'would-be-if-they-could-be' members of society. It was never meant to be a reality show though some of today's TV trash was foreshadowed in Keeping Up Appearances. Consequently, kicking the boo-kay has never been so attractive.

[@majorlaff8682]

@@terrymurphy2032 Yes, Terry, you are alone.

[@majorlaff8682]

@@terrymurphy2032 There's nothing delusional about taking off one's shoes and leaving the detritus, filth and dirt of the common world at the doorstep upon entering a civilised person's home. Even some third world countries practice shoe removal before going into the homes of others.

[@craigjohnson4809]

What a great comedy. I enjoyed it so much.

[@rodohara156]

Loved this show. I live in Texas and watched it whenever it playing. Loved Mrs. Bucket

[@granto6738]

Totally fabulous show amazing cast had a Aunt just like the lady of the house ❤

[@barrygaynor1025]

Terrific show and cast.

[@1aikane]

Loved this show so much!!

[@henryjames5663]

First saw Patricia Routledge in "Little Mary Sunshine;"at the Comedy theatre London West End 1962

[@jimzaharia5327]

A very well-done video about a perfectly-done show- thank you so much for posting! May they R.I.P.

[@barbarakozera4564]

Love love love this show. We watch the reruns all the time. ❤

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@sarahsearle1142]

Fantastic show. My Mum & I loved watching it together & having a laugh. Shame most of the cast have passed away. Seems like Mrs Bucket may be the last to kick the bucket. She'sstill going strong.

[@krpbdp]

Surprised there was never a sequel featuring Sheridan and Tarquin. "Keeping Up Appearances" continues to be one of the funniest shows we have here in America; we watch it constantly and it never grows old. These wonderful characters (thanks to the marvelous actors) live on forever!

[@kamion53]

I think the strong point of Sheridan and Tarquin was that they were off stage/off camera characters. it left a lot to the imagination and also that some facts wre obvious to everyone but never mentioned. bringing them to the flesh would likely have been disapointing

[@krpbdp]

@@kamion53 Yes, I agree would have been disappointing in the original series having these two show up, but creating a new show based on these two characters would be quite a different creative challenge. It would have little to do with the original.

[@stephenolan5539]

​@@kamion53 Happy Days made the mistake of having Jenny Piccolo introduced.

[@supposedly1-2]

i've watched all episodes of this show at least twice in my lifetime and i cannot remember ever hearing the name tarquin, so please tell me who that was supposed to be. i know sheridan was Hyacinths son but can't remember tarquin. thank you.

[@kamion53]

@@supposedly1-2 Tarquin is the osh boyfriend of Sheridan, it is very clear to everone but Hyacint that the two are lovers, but Hyacint appreached the "friendship" so much because Tarquin is upper class.

[@jacquelineithell307]

PATRICIA CAME FROM BIRKENHEAD LIKE MYSELF, AS SHE SPOKE ABOUT THE AREA SHE LIVED IN IT TOOK ME RIGHT BACK TO MY CHILDHOOD, I REMEMBER WELL ALL THE PLACES SHE NAMED, AND ALSO A BRILLIANT STAND ALONE ACTRESS

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,

[@nighthawktt]

Thanks for this information I found some of the episodes on KZbin and think they're hilarious. Takes me away from daily grind I love all the characters but of course Mrs Bucket stole my heart with her talent Thanks heaps ⚘

[@jaggass]

Astonishing that all of the female main cast members are still alive. Sad that Geoffrey Hughes and Clive Swift are no longer with us. They were funny together.

[@dianewebb3343]

No. Mary Millar (Rose) sadly died in 1998. Elizabeth died 2 weeks ago.

[@larrywhite6521]

No reruns yet here.

[@redstickham6394]

And both appeared in the original and new incarnations of Dr. Who.

[@sg-zd8eb]

@@redstickham6394 pretty sure Josephine Tewson wasn’t in classic Who, but Judy Cornwell was, she played Maddy in one of Sylvester’s early stories, Paradise Towers in 1987.

[@patriciaratcliffe3906]

This show was the gateway to my connection to the BBC. I LOVE IT

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@Shell6424]

The actors were beyond perfect for their respective roles. Elizabeth and her coffee mishaps were my fave.

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

The Major is still alive and searching for the Bucket filly 😂

[@barrygiddey9139]

Just amazing actors ✨

[@AidaJof]

I love this show and I will even watch it in reruns.

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@maryannfig]

I still watch the every night before I fall asleep ❤

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how're you doing?

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@KJ-of6lf]

One of the cleverest comedies ever, we all know those who act this way IRL. Even Bruce!

[@tonymento7460]

Josephine Tewson just pass away at the age of 91 she played as the next door neighbor to Hyacinth Bucket

[@jitkundough]

I had an autographed photo from her in reply to a letter I sent a while back; she said it was nice to know that so many people "understood" her character, and routed for her.

[@kamion53]

the other role I ever saw her play was one in Midsummer Murders, where she was actually the same kind of nervous wreck.

[@ananthamahalingam7723]

Oh What a fantastic show,each episode better than the other,hillarious undoubledtly the best at that time.Watched all the episodes and bought the DVD many years laterand watched it again and again.Sad to know some of the cast died young.All the characters stlill fresh in my memory.Great show.

[@debramage739]

A wonderful show that I still watch 😊

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@czechsmix999]

Thanks to this hilarious show, I recognized Clive Swift in the 1965 "Having A Wild Weekend"/"Catch us If You Can" movie starring The Dave Clark Five!

[@marliesyanke4580]

This show always made me smile.

[@Escapetheratrace-ji6rx]

They just don't make em like this anymore rip to the fab members of the cast we've lost and to the others here's to another 100 years ❤

[@jackbest6677]

This was a top notch comedy. No other better.😊

[@karengayleparent2472]

Amazing Actors! Loved the humor ! Soooo Special all of you Thanks for sharing

[@ANONYMOUS-xd3eu]

Lovely show the bouquet residence

[@bigunone]

I have an aunt that in so many actions resembles the Hyacinth character.

[@nigelkthomas9501]

Liz (Jo Tewson) has recently died at 91. 😢

[@rezalrahim5258]

This was one of my fav tv shows when I was studying in London in the early 90s

[@huibertlandzaat1889]

Thank you for uploading. It was a very good TV serie

[@RTCrmCreative]

Miss that brit show much. Much laughter 🤣

[@ElvishRanger93]

Rest in Peace. Elizabeth.

[@Absaalookemensch]

We love this show.

[@josephlori4625]

It is one of my favorite shows !!! The actors, both alive or having passed on, were some of my favorite on all of television !!!

[@oliverharris7366]

Love this show. I still watch the reruns.

[@irenemcwatt2088]

Elizabeth - Josephine Tewson died on 19th August 2022, aged 91.

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Ahhh Mrs Bucket. Onslow & Daisy, Rose & the dog were my favourite.

[@kingmarshmusic]

Loved this show. Can still watch it and be entertained! 🎉

[@nicolajones3643]

Still makes me roar with laughter poor Richard😂bless all those that have passed xx❤️

[@patburton837]

I loved watching this series. Too funny.

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@suzannegagne8692]

That’s put a damper on the day. This was a favourite of mine. Still have a box set dvd

[@johnnymartinjohansen]

I absolutely loved this show when it was on television back in the old days, and a few months ago, I streamed everything, and it was still just as funny. Onslow is my favourite character :)

[@neiljmacpherson445]

Shirley stelfox, the first Rose became a major member of the cast of Emerdale, a very different character to her kua role.

[@eldsflamma8286]

My grandmother loved this show❤❤❤❤

[@user-xn2hf9re8r]

so sad that Rose died so young. The major looks the same

[@marylawson6060]

Love this show. British humor is the best.

[@troygreen9321]

Thanks for the update, I really loved that show😊

[@iloveejbgssnoopy]

This show was so funny great cast.

[@philipswilson]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,

[@elainemoreland3908]

I love this British TV show.

[@maikeliRAIWALUI]

As of September 2022 Josephine tewson has passed away at the age of 91

[@Theresa-eh5ue]

Thanks for the heads up. Loved that program😂😅

[@MasterControl-MCP]

Well, that was lovely. 😢

[@אילייןלוי]

Gone,but NEVER forgotten!!..love you!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@arthurpeterson246]

Allways loved this show !!!