Ep 1. Keeping Up Appearances Episode #1.1

Keeping up Appearances Episode #1.1 is the pilot episode of the British television sitcom Keeping up Appearances. The show revolves around the life of Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet"), a middle-class woman who is obsessed with social status and class. Hyacinth's attempts to impress people and climb the social ladder often lead to comical situations.

The episode begins with Hyacinth and her husband, Richard, preparing for a garden party being hosted by the local aristocrat, Lady Ursula. Hyacinth is determined to make a good impression and impress the high society guests. She hires a professional gardener named Emmet to work on her garden, and she spends most of the episode obsessing over every little detail of the party's preparation.

Meanwhile, Hyacinth's sister, Daisy, and her husband, Onslow, arrive unannounced at Hyacinth's house. Daisy and Onslow are portrayed as the opposite of Hyacinth - they are laid-back, unpretentious, and have no interest in social climbing. Hyacinth is embarrassed by their behavior and tries to hide them from her rich guests.

In the end, Hyacinth's plans go awry when her neighbor's horse escapes and crashes the garden party. Despite the chaos, Hyacinth tries to maintain her composure and keep up appearances in front of her guests.

The episode is full of witty banter and humor, with many of the jokes centered around Hyacinth's pretentious behavior and her desperate attempts to impress others. The show uses satire to poke fun at British class-consciousness and the social climbing of the middle class.

Overall, Keeping up Appearances Episode #1.1 is a humorous introduction to the eccentric world of Hyacinth Bucket. The show's clever writing and strong performances make for an enjoyable start to the series.