Keeping Up Appearances Christmas 1991, The Father Christmas Suit
As funny today as it was thirty years ago, The Father Christmas Suit became The show’s first Christmas Special and the final episode of series 2.
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Summary
It’s Christmas and Hyacinth has volunteered Richard to distribute gifts to the old people at the Church Hall.
In order that the the job is done properly Hyacinth hires a Father Christmas outfit for Richard to wear whilst distributing the gifts. Against his will, Richard puts it on, but after one too many sherries with Emmet, Elizabeth must don the outfit and pretend to be Richard, but as usual, disaster strikes.
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Cast
Hyacinth Bucket – Patricia Routledge
Richard Bucket – Clive Swift
Emmet – David Griffin
Elizabeth – Josephine Tewson
Daisy – Judy Cornwall
Onslow – Geoffrey Hughes
Rose – Mary Miller
Details
Channel: BBC1
Written By: Roy Clarke
Directed By: Harold Snoad
Original Transmission Date: 25th December 1991