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Keeping Up Appearances: Hyacinth Bucket's Book of Etiquette for the Socially less Fortunate (Paperback)

by Jonathan Rice (Author), Roy Clark (Author)
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  • Paperback: 191 pages
  • Publisher: BBC Books (29 Sep 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0563371072
  • ISBN-13: 978-0563371076
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 333,185 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Hyacinth Bucket - pronounced "Bouquet" - star of the BBC1 comedy series, "Keeping Up Appearances", imparts her personal views on protecting one's social standing. There are sections on etiquette in the home, entertaining, social obligations, how to strike up an acquaintance with members of the aristocracy, and improving the mind. They all give an insight into Hyacinth's philosophy of life, developed through years of candle-light suppers and charity sub-committee meetings. The book is based on the television scripts by Roy Clarke.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Lady of the House speaking, 27 May 2005
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This review is from: "Keeping Up Appearances": Hyacinth Bucket's Book of Etiquette (Hardcover)
I have to admit that the BBC sitcom is one of my favorites. When I got "Keeping Up Appearances" Hyacinth Bucket's Book of Etiquette as birthday gift I was pleased and sceptical at the same time as seeing Hyacinth, Rose, Violet and Daisy and all the rest in flesh on the telly is quite different from a book. Well, I should not have worried because when reading this most amsuing book I could nearly here them all speaking. It is great to read all these famous lines which one has heart before and one can actually keep thme in mind and use them if one is in one's Hyacinth's mood.....like I love my sister Daisy dearly, but I am just not very fond of her cracked mugs...
So for all the Bouquet fans this is a must... enjoy it on your settee(hoping that is is an excat replica of the one in Sandringham house) with a nice cup of coffee and milk (which hopefully will come from the cows on the Eral of Crawford's estate).... already forgotten these line.... well look them up in this book !!
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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs. Bucket never fails to amuse, 11 Sep 2000
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This review is from: "Keeping Up Appearances": Hyacinth Bucket's Book of Etiquette (Hardcover)
The classic BBC1 series "Keeping Up Appearances" is relived in this hilarious text and guide for the socially unfortunate. The authenticityof Patricia Routledge's portrayal of the indomitable Mrs.Bucket ("It's pronounced Bouquet! ") is notably preserved. It is a must have for anyfan of the series and/or Miss.Routledge. Buy this book or 'Youmust know I am very powerful in localauthority circles.' Good reading and best wishes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bouquet Residence..., 28 May 2006
This review is from: "Keeping Up Appearances": Hyacinth Bucket's Book of Etiquette (Hardcover)
This is a brilliantly warm,well-written, funny book which all fans of the comedy series will appreciate. It builds on the characters of the TV show and even reveals more about them, even hinting at a touching reason for Hyacinth's snobbery at the end of the book.

It's an easy read and you really will not want to put it down for too long. Brilliant!
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