Keeping Up Appearances, Early Retirement

The upwardly mobile Hyacinth Bucket would strike fear into the hearts of most of the male species. Pity hubby Richard as she plans for his early retirement.

Pity poor Richard as he contemplates retirement in the suburban sitcom. Hyacinth must put her plans for him on hold when Rose starts behaving outrageously.

When Hyacinth and Richard stay in a country cottage, things go awry when she tries to organise a barbeque.

Hyacinth makes some expensive holiday plans before dashing off to fulfil her church cleaning tasks.

Hyacinth realises that Richard is bored after taking early retirement and gives him a hobby: a video camera so he can be 'artistic'.

When Hyacinth gets passionate about art, Daddy decides to join the Foreign Legion. As usual, Hyacinth's scruffy family lets her down at the vital moment.

When Hyacinth plans a nautical supper, events take an unexpected turn - and so does the boat.