S05 E11: The Pageant

For the final executive bonus episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith reflect on their favourite moments from the hit tv series Keeping Up Appearances, as well as their favourite moments from the podcast.  They tally up all of Rose’s lovers, debate their favourite episodes from each series and share a highlight from the pilot episode that has never been heard before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brush up on your royal protocol and prepare to curtsy as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the final ever episode of Keeping Up Appearances, 'The Pageant'.  Hyacinth takes the lead for the church’s annual pageant ‘Our Town In The Civil War.’  Disaster strikes when Hyacinth realises all the volunteers have made wild excuses and not turned up, so she is forced to recruit the less desirable members of the family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith read the synopses of the plots written by Harrold Snoad for Keeping Up Appearances that were never made for television (a huge shame!) and imagine what could have been.This episode was recorded before the sad death of Harold Snoad, producer/director of the BBC series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare yourself to master your craft and sparkle incandescently at future candlelight suppers as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the tenth episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, 'The Hostess'. Hyacinth has taken an advertisement in the paper to offer up her services in educating the nation in gracious living. However, due to some innocent yet suspect wording, Hyacinth is hired for more than she had bargained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith welcome the expert of all things sterilised and pasteurised, it’s Robert Rawles who played The Milkman in Keeping Up Appearances.  Robert explains how he got the role, his first encounter with Dame Patricia Routledge and some of his most memorable moments on set.www.robrawles.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready your nostrils for the finest upholstery and sheer sumptuousness of the ride, as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the ninth episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, The Rolls-Royce.  Hyacinth is outraged when she comes second place with her freestyle floral decoration for a table centre piece comes second to Lydia Hawksworth who upstages her twice over with her brand new luxury car.  Hyacinth decides to take revenge by recruiting Richard who ends up in a brush with the law.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s bonus episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss Dame Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift's work outside of Keeping Up Appearances.  Dame Patricia played Kitty in a number of sketches that may have inspired the character and traits of Hyacinth.  Clive Swift gets caught in a bad mood during an interview and the Young Hyacinth spin-off is met with criticism from Jonathan.Watch the Kitty Sketches on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-iDlTBZhKghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wisQQueMPxMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSYZSFiLKJY&t=9shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqAobOSUubQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raid your wardrobe and prepare yourself for a superlative summer evening brimming with caviar, Champagne, quails’ eggs and cut glass finger bowls, as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the eighth episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, A Barbecue At Violet’s.  Sister Violet is having marital troubles, so Hyacinth seizes the opportunity to throw a BBQ and invite Elizabeth and Emmet as a way of convincing him to involve her with the upcoming performance of The Boyfriend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith welcome the friendly and less terrified David Janson to the studio. David played The Postman in Keeping Up Appearances. They discuss David’s time outside Waney Elm with Patricia Routledge, as well as his other role in the live stage performance of Keeping Up Appearances and some interesting trips on the QE2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready your vocals and do your best to impress as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the seventh episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, The Boyfriend.  Emmet faces the full force of Hyacinth, as she tries to impress him and secure a place in the upcoming performance of the boyfriend.  Daddy is on high alert at Camp Onlsow & Daisy, which requires Hyacinth to channel her inner General. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.