Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances (2023)
Keeping Up Appearances remains one of Britain's best loved series. Running for 5 years throughout the 90s, millions of viewers tuned in to watch the delightfully monstrous Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) as she attempted to climb the social ladder, only to be endlessly let down by her family. In this 90-minute celebration we feature the very best and most hilarious moments from the series, and cast, crew and celebrity fans pay tribute to the show and share backstage secrets. Featuring an exclusive interview with Dame Patricia Routledge, who shares her memories of the show, we learn how she came to be cast, how she developed the character, and what happened when the cameras stop rolling.
Director: Kate Hampson
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: January 14, 2023
Cast
- Patricia Routledge - Self
- Clive Swift - Self (archive footage)
- Geoffrey Hughes - Self (archive footage)
- Judy Cornwell - Self
- Jeremy Gittins - Self
- David Janson - Self
- Sarah Hadland - Self
- William Hanson - Self
- Rustie Lee - Self
- Nina Wadia - Self
Editing: Rob Ryan
Production: Studio Crook
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
retrospective, making of
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances about?
- Keeping Up Appearances remains one of Britain's best loved series. Running for 5 years throughout the 90s, millions of viewers tuned in to watch the delightfully monstrous Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) as she attempted to climb the social ladder, only to be endlessly let down by her family. In this 90-minute celebration we feature the very best and most hilarious moments from the series, and cast, crew and celebrity fans pay tribute to the show and share backstage secrets. Featuring an exclusive interview with Dame Patricia Routledge, who shares her memories of the show, we learn how she came to be cast, how she developed the character, and what happened when the cameras stop rolling.
- Who directed Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances?
- Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances was directed by Kate Hampson.
- Who stars in Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances?
- Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances stars Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Hughes, Judy Cornwell, Jeremy Gittins, David Janson.
- How long is Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances?
- Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances?
- Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances is a Comedy, Documentary film.
- Where was Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances produced?
- Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances was produced in United Kingdom.