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Cast of Keeping Up Appearances

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Patricia Routledge (Hyacinth Bucket), Clive Swift (Richard Bucket), and Judy Cornwell (Daisy) lead the cast of Keeping Up Appearances.

  • BBC One
  • 1990–1995
  • 5 seasons
  • TV series
  • 7 cast

Main cast

  • Hyacinth BucketPatricia RoutledgeMain
  • Richard BucketClive SwiftMain
  • DaisyJudy CornwellMain
  • OnslowGeoffrey HughesMain
  • RoseMary MillarMain

Supporting cast

  • Elizabeth WardenJosephine TewsonSupp
  • Emmett HawksworthDavid JansonSupp

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About this cast

Keeping Up Appearances is a classic British sitcom starring Patricia Routledge as the snobbish Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced ‘Bouquet’), who desperately tries to climb the social ladder. The main cast includes Clive Swift as her long-suffering husband Richard, Judy Cornwell as her sister Daisy, Geoffrey Hughes as Daisy’s husband Onslow, and Mary Millar as her other sister Rose.

FAQs

Who plays Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances?

Hyacinth Bucket is played by Patricia Routledge.

Who plays Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances?

Richard Bucket is played by Clive Swift.

How many seasons of Keeping Up Appearances are there?

There are 5 seasons, plus several Christmas specials.

Is Keeping Up Appearances still in production?

No, the series ended in 1995.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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