Series 1
Daddy's Accident
Daddy is taken ill after falling off his bike in the canal.
The New Vicar
Michael, the new vicar is invited to Hyacinth's for afternoon tea, although he soon realises she is not as normal as she appears.
Stately Home
Hyacinth is at odds as to whether to visit the stately home first or see to Daddy. After a performance on a poor man's petrol station forecourt, Hyacinth decides to visit the home first, where Onslow and the gang are looking round.
The Charity Shop
Hyacinth volunteers at the charity shop but soon regrets it after Rose turns up.
Daisy's Toyboy
Daisy finds Onslow is loosing interest in her, so recruits a teenager to pose as her boyfriend and takes a ride out to the church hall that Hyacinth is volunteering at, and publicly shows him off to Onslow, although it later shows that Onslow took little notice, assuming Daisy just wanted a ride on a motorbike for fun.
The Christening
Hyacinth's granddaughter on Daisy's family side is getting christened, and hilarity ensures as no-one knows who the father is, plus their van breaks down forcing Hyacinth to become acquainted with.
Series 2
A Strange Man
Hyacinth gets obsessed over the idea that a man has spent the night with Elizabeth in sin, but after ringing her doorbell finds that it is just her brother, but puts the blame on Richard even though he had no part in her wrong idea.
Driving Mrs Fortescue
Hyacinth has the impression that Mrs Fortescue, a deaf elderly lady is of her sort, but it turns out she has little against Daisy and Rose and leaves drunk with happy recollections.
The Candlelight Supper
Rose wants to be collected by her new gentleman friend for some time away, but Onslow and Daisy are too lazy to make the house presentable, resulting in Rose giving him Hyacinth's address only for a rival to turn up and cause a scene, while Hyacinth is trying to get the supper set up, resulting in some off key singing.
Golfing with the Major
The Major has arranged for the Bouquets to spend the weekend at a local hotel, so that Richard can play a few rounds with The Major's pal whilst he gets intimate with Hyacinth. She violently tries to reject his advances, resulting in him becoming injured, and Hyacinth becoming covered with mud trying to get back to the hotel on foot, but she refuses to tell anyone what happened.
Problems with Relatives
Daddy has run away to try and get married only for his attempt to be foiled by his family, who try to get his tired self home, however Hyacinth really doesn't want Elizabeth and Emmet to see Onslow and Daisy in person..
Onslow's Birthday
Daisy feels obliged to invite Hyacinth to Onslow's lunch, and Hyacinth reluctantly accepts, leading to her getting big ideas about a wealthy greek man being reasonable grounds to host a cocktail party. Unfortunately his vehicle is in repair and the alternative becomes a recurring motif around Hyacinth's day.
Singing for Emmet
Hyacinth discovers of Emmet's plans to rehearse at the church hall and 'willingly' volunteers to help by nursing him through 'Annie Get Your Gun' much to his frustration, whilst Onslow lets Richard off the hook for a bit of fun.
The Toy Store
Hyacinth's father somehow causes mayhem at a local toy store, resulting in his family being drafted in to collect him, and pay for his damages...
The Three Piece Suite
Onslow has borrowed 'some deathtrap of a vehicle' to collect Hyacinth's old sofa in preperation for the delivery of a replica of Sandringham house, leading Richard to get a lighter wallet due to tipping the delivery firm to go away until Onslow leaves.
A Picnic For Daddy
Daddy is the recipient of a picnic but he seems more interested in test driving Richard's poor car, heavily pursued by Onslow.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 1991
Richard visits Emmet only for them both to become drunk forcing emergency action to get presents delivered to the old folk at the church hall. The ending seems quite happy, for once!
Series 3
Early Retirement
Richard leaves for his final work day, eventually pleading with his former boss to take him in, whilst Hyacinth deals with a heavy abandoned dog, who then chases after Mrs Henderson's little dog, launching Hyacinth off down the street.
Iron Age Remains
Hyacinth recruits Richard to go looking for remains, leading him to get a short temper and convince Hyacinth he is in a funny mood.
Violet's Country Cottage
Violet lets out her luxury house for the weekend, leading the Bouquet's to meeet Bunty and Dorian and have some fun.
Series 5
The Seaside
Hyacinth volunteers to travel to Great Yarmouth on an older person's outing run by the church.
The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball
Hyacinth is invited to the event but suffers a car breakdown, and when she finally does arrive she feels put down by the other impersonators of Queen Boedica.
Hyainth is Alarmed
Richard forgets their wedding anniversary, so has to buy a present quickly, but luckily Hyacinth is none the wiser.
Waterside Supper
Hyacinth wants to invite everyone for a waterside supper with riparian entertainments, but some construction is happening at her chosen spot, leading to her getting drenched.
Skis
Hyacinth wants to give the impression that she and Richard are plannning to go to the Alps, causing frustration as skis are difficult to fit into a compact saloon car.
The Country House Sale
The Bouquet's find themselves at a country auction, resulting in a drunken Hyacinth who ends up fainting at Onslow's feet!
The Boyfriend
Roy Clarke's scripts are getting repetitive here as Hyacinth tried to help Emmet with The Boyfriend before, however she still causes hilarity.
The Hostess
Hyacinth has a new service delivering etiquette lessons to the socially less fortunate, and accepts her first booking, only to be confused for a striptease artiist!
Yachting
Hyacinth wants to go yachting, however the boat is too small, and Richard accidentally drives off with it, creating mayhem for all
Christmas Special 1995
A pageant and Hyacinth has a new telephone. She rallies around trying to get everyone she knows involved, but ends up being the victim of an accident, resluting in the question 'does Hyacinth pass away'?
Oct 23, 2019 14:11:08 GMT