There is only one way of describeing Keeping up Appearances and it's 'Simply Brilliant'
The only thing in the world i can think of that surpasses it is Bottom.
Reader Reviews
Is there a more funny actress on the planet than Patricia Routledge as Hyacinth? If there is, I've never encountered her. If you're a fan of this masterful British television series, then this is an absolute "must have" purchase. Even though I've watched these programs dozens of times each, I never weary of them. This is quality acting and writing of the highest order.Patricia Routledge as "that Bucket woman" is arguably the second-greatest TV comedic actress of all time (I supposed Lucille Ball would have to get a nod for first place). Certainly she is the greatest British actress in a comedy series. Her timing, expressions and mannerisms are simply superb. Her interplay with Richard, played divinely by Clive Swift, is always absolutely hilarious. How many times will you say, "poor Richard!" while watching Hyancinth's ridiculous social-climbing antics? And my favorite character of all, the fat, sloppy guy with a heart, Onslow, played to perfection by Geoffrey Hughes. Don't you just love how he always says "Oh... nice!" with that delicious sarcastic edge?
They're all here: beautiful, dipsy Rose, the sex-addicted Daddy, the McCartneyesque Vicar and his cute-as-a-button wife and the cringing neighbors. It's impossible not to fall in love with the entire ensemble cast. This is television without equal and the quality on this casette is exceptional. Enjoy it as much as I have.
