Series centered around snobbish Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "bouquet") and her tormented husband Richard as they do everything Hyacinth thinks is needed to keep the neighbours convinced they are the upper class.
1 | Early Retirement |
| A depressed Richard turns up for his last day at work and finally has to face the prospect of early retirement. Meanwhile, Hyacinth telephones the prime minister asking if there is anything on the honours list for Richard. Later, she prepares for a guest, though plans begin to go haywire for the house-proud lady when Rose’s latest boyfriend’s dog parks itself on her driveway. |
2 | Iron Age Remains |
| Now that Richard is retired, Hyacinth decides to expand their knowledge of local history. The pair head off into the country in search of Iron Age remains. However, the day takes an unexpected turn when a freshly-dumped Rose locks herself in her room and calls for the vicar. |
3 | Violet’s Country Cottage |
| Hyacinth borrows Violet and Bruce’s luxury cottage for the weekend and prepares a barbecue. In an attempt to impress lady from the manor house, Hyacinth drinks a bit too much and gets carried away with the summer spirit. Meanwhile Richard is in search for Bunty’s dog, Zoe. |
4 | How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying (Travel Brochure) |
| Hyacinth’s jealousy gets the better of her when hearing about a neighbour’s luxury holiday. She decides to impress the neighbours by pretending to go on an expensive vacation herself. Meanwhile Onslow arrives at the Buckets’ to take Richard away for a chance to discover “the joys of irresponsibility”. |
5 | Richard’s New Hobby |
| Hyacinth finds Richard a hobby – filming – and boasts to the neighbours he is a film maker, which impresses Councillor Mrs Nugent. However Hyacinth’s plans are crushed when Onslow’s car breaks down outside her house, and Richard is brought back in a police car. |
6 | The Art Exhibition |
| Hyacinth’s preparations to visit an art exhibition are thrown off course when Daddy goes off to join the Foreign Legion. Rose and her latest boyfriend help hunt for him, not realizing their suggestive conversation is being broadcast throughout the neighbourhood. When Hyacinth finally finds Daddy he’s holding a sign that reads “If you love me let me know.” |
7 | What To Wear When Yachting |
| Hyacinth and Richard head off on a yachting weekend, only to discover the boat isn’t a yacht at all but a small dilapidated vessel. Their attempts to move it downstream end in disaster when they both go over board trying to bring it around. |
