Keeping Up Appearances

How to Go on Holiday without Really Trying

Season 3, Episode 4, Aired 9/27/92

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Hyacinth takes a trip to the travel agents for some "quality" holiday brochures. Afterwards, Onslow decides to take Richard in hand and show him how to 'enjoy' life.

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Jeremy Gittins

The Vicar (Michael)
Patricia Routledge

Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet")
Josephine Tewson

Elizabeth Hawksworth Warden

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As usual, Hyacinth wants to outdo the rest of her friends and neighbours, this time, it's in the area of holidays.

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By Lady_Lancaster, May 16, 2010 Report Abuse

Hyacinth doesn't like to be outdone by anybody, particularly those will luxury cars who go on expensive holidays to exotic places.

With this is mind, she heads off to the local travel agent and gets some brochures for absurdly priced holidays, including a cruise on the QE2 and a trip on The Orient Express. When she gets home, these brochures are prominently displayed on the kitchen table where Elizabeth can't fail to see them when she comes for coffe and, of course, be suitably impressed. The trouble is, much to Hyacinth's fury, Elizabeth doesn't even notice them!

Meanwhile, a very well-meaning Onslow decides that he has to take Richard in hand and help him have some fun. With Onslow involved, this can only lead to trouble!

Like most, this is a very funny episode with some great performances and lots of laughs.moreless

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- The song Emmett is playing and singing at Liz's this episode is Night and Day. Edit
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- Onslow: (to Daisy) I dreamed he (Richard) was in the clutches of a monster. Then I woke up and it was true. Edit
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