Keeping Up Appearances

In the last ever regular episode, Hyacinth puts an advertisement in the local newspaper, offering her services as an "experienced hostess". She doesn't get the response she expected.

Hyacinth is determined to join the cast of Emmet's production of The Boyfriend. She invites him and Elizabeth for coffee, then bursts into "impromptu" snatches of 1920s songs.

Hyacinth goes to a country house sale. She buys some vintage wine and ends up getting drunk with the Lord of the Manor.

Hyacinth buys Richard a pair of skis for his birthday. If nothing else, they'll look good on the roofrack of their car.

Hyacinth is planning a picnic on the river bank but will it all go to plan?

Hyacinth volunteers to help with an old folks' outing to the coast, organised by the vicar.

There's a problem with the electricity supply in the church hall, so Hyacinth volunteers Richard to sort things out - but does he know anything about electricity?

Hyacinth and Richard invite Elizabeth, Emmett, and a few other guests to their new weekend home for a "country tea". Emmet seems to like the ceilings!!!

Hyacinth takes Elizabeth into the country again to look for a 'weekend home'. Hyacinth's choice of property later alarms Richard and his future bank balance!

Hyacinth drags Richard off to look for a suitable property that she can call her "country retreat"!

Hyacinth volunteers to escort a retired Commodore from the train station to the Ladies' Luncheon. She believes she has just what it takes to ingratiate herself with such an old sea dog.

Hyacinth and Richard spend the weekend on a yacht.

Hyacinth decides that Richard should get a new hobby... and so insists he uses the camera that his boss presented to him when he retired!

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.

Hyacinth gets a chance to try some social climbing while borrowing her sister Violet's cottage for the weekend.