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Keeping up Appearances is a British sitcom that originally aired on BBC from 1990 to 1995. The show starred Patricia Routledge as Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet"), a middle-class woman who constantly strives to impress her neighbors and maintain a certain image of herself.

Hyacinth's obsession with appearance and social status is the main focus of the show, and leads to many of the comedic situations throughout the series. Her long-suffering husband, Richard (played by Clive Swift), is often caught up in her schemes and forced to go along with her plans.

Other recurring characters in the show include Hyacinth's sisters, Rose and Daisy (Josephine Tewson and Judy Cornwell, respectively), who are more laid back than their uptight sister, and her neighbors, Elizabeth and Emmet (played by Shirley Stelfox and George Webb), who are often the unwitting victims of Hyacinth's attempts to impress them.

Geoffrey Hughes played the role of Onslow, a lazy and slovenly relative of Hyacinth's who often visited her home uninvited, much to her dismay. David Griffin played the part of Emmet's brother, who also had a crush on Hyacinth and often tried to impress her with his knowledge of the upper classes.

Mary Millar joined the show in later seasons as Hyacinth's sister Violet, a wealthy socialite who often clashed with her sister's attempts at social climbing. Anna Dawson also appeared in later seasons as Emmet's girlfriend, who also found herself caught up in Hyacinth's schemes.

Throughout the show's run, Hyacinth remains determined to keep up appearances and maintain her image, often to hilarious effect. The show was praised for its sharp writing and excellent performances, and became a popular and enduring comedy classic in the UK and beyond.

Overall, Keeping up Appearances is a charming and funny sitcom that offers a unique look at the quirks and foibles of British society. Fans of classic British comedy will find plenty to enjoy in this delightful series.

Keeping up Appearances is a series that ran for 6 seasons (48 episodes) between October 29, 1990 and on BBC