Hyacinth Bucket Best Bits from Keeping Up Appearances | BBC Comedy Greats

In Keeping Up Appearances Season 1, Episode 6, titled “The Christening,” Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced “Bouquet”) is displeased that her sister Daisy’s daughter, Stephanie, is unmarried despite having a child. Hyacinth insists that a wedding should precede a christening, highlighting her obsession with social propriety. She is further upset when the mother and child go missing during the event, leading to a series of comedic situations.

Hyacinth’s character is portrayed as a snobbish, middle-class woman who strives to appear of higher social standing. She often goes to great lengths to impress others, even at the expense of her own family. Her attempts to climb the social ladder are frequently thwarted by her lower-class relatives, whom she tries to hide from her acquaintances.

The episode showcases Hyacinth’s character traits, including her obsession with appearances and her tendency to judge others based on their social status. Her interactions with her family and the unfolding events at the christening provide a humorous look at her attempts to maintain her carefully constructed image.

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