Keeping up Appearances Season 1 Episode 2

Ep 2. Keeping Up Appearances Episode #1.2

  • TV-PG
  • November 5, 1990
  • 28 min
  • 7.8  (318)

Keeping Up Appearances is a British comedy series that revolves around the life of Hyacinth Bucket, who is obsessed with maintaining her social status and keeping up the appearances. In Season 1 Episode 2, titled Keeping Up Appearances Episode #1.2, viewers witness a day in the life of Hyacinth as she attempts to host a dinner party for her neighbors.

The episode starts with Hyacinth checking her appearance in front of the mirror and getting ready to prepare for the dinner party. She is excited about hosting the event and wants to make sure that everything is perfect. Her husband Richard, on the other hand, is not too keen on the idea and is more interested in reading his book.

As the day progresses, Hyacinth begins to prepare for the dinner party. She spends hours cooking a meal and arranging the table for her guests. She also makes sure that the house is spotless and everything is in order. Her efforts do not go unnoticed, and her neighbors are impressed with her hosting skills.

However, things start to go awry as the guests arrive at the party. Hyacinth's next-door neighbor, Elizabeth, arrives with her sister, who is known for her excessive drinking. She also brings along her brother-in-law, who is a bit of a nuisance. Hyacinth is forced to deal with his awkward behavior, which puts a damper on the party.

To make matters worse, Hyacinth's sisters arrive unannounced. They are not impressed with Hyacinth's home or her hosting skills and make their displeasure known. They constantly criticise everything, from the food to the decor. Despite her efforts to appease them, they continue to belittle her.

Amidst all the chaos, Richard tries to keep his cool and enjoys a drink. However, Hyacinth is determined to maintain her composure and keep up appearances. She continues to smile and act like the perfect hostess, even when things are going wrong.

The episode ends with Hyacinth finally managing to get rid of her unwanted guests. She is left exhausted but satisfied that she managed to maintain her social status and reputation. Richard, however, is relieved that the ordeal is over and can finally enjoy his book in peace.

In conclusion, Keeping Up Appearances Episode #1.2 is a hilarious episode that showcases the lengths that Hyacinth will go to maintain her image as a perfect hostess. Despite the chaos that ensues, Hyacinth manages to stay composed and keep up the appearance of being the perfect hostess. This episode offers an excellent insight into the character of Hyacinth and the show's comedic style, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.

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  • First Aired
    November 5, 1990
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (318)