Keeping Up Appearances - Series 1 And 2 (Box Set) > Reviews

Advantages: 2 series of this classic Britcom
Disadvantages: Many of the episodes have been continously repeated on TV

Snobbery is an essentially English characteristic. As George Orwell noted during World War II: "England is the most class-ridden country under the sun... It is a land of snobbery and privilege, ruled largely by the old and silly". As a consequence British comedy has always been littered with snobs of all descriptions, my personal favourite being Margo Leadbetter in "The Good Life". But it was Hyacinth from the BBC's hit sitcom "Keeping Up Appearances" ... Read review

Advantages: A lot of laughs
Disadvantages: It is reapeades on tv quite a lot

I bought this dvd of Keeping up appearances. from matalan and have always liked it as I live in Coventry where this was set. the story is set on Hyacinth bucket (pronounced bouquet). And her struggle to climb up the social ladder but always being held back by her down to the earth family. her husband Richard is her chauffeur and run around and always obeys her and always lives with her domineering ways. The next door Naboughs Elizabeth and Emmett ... Read review