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Series 1
1 :01x01 - Daddy's Accident (Oct/29/1990)
Daddy has been taken to the hospital and it's up to Daisy and Rose to explain to Hyacinth what had happened. Then, not to be deterred from her social responsibilities, Hyacinth soldiers on to prepare for a candlelight supper.
Guest Stars: Bruce Alexander as Doctor, Leo Dolan as Postman, Paul Toothill as Meter man, James Ottaway as Mr Oxley, Peter Cellier as The Major
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
2 :01x02 - The New Vicar (Nov/05/1990)
It's a full day all around: Hyacinth is having the new vicar over for tea and light refreshments; Rose wants to commit suicide over her latest romantic encounter, Mr Hepplewhite; and Daddy has run off with (or 'been kidnapped by' in Hyacinth's version) a gypsy!
Guest Stars: Eileen Davies as Gypsy, Jill O'Hare as Passer by
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
3 :01x03 - Stately Home (Nov/12/1990)
Hyacinth is torn over choosing between visiting Daddy first, or a jaunt to Carldon Hall, a stately home. In the end she chooses Daddy first, much to the chagrin of Onslow, Daisy, and Rose. While chatting with Onlsow, Richard mentions going to the hall; and while at the hall, Onslow and the gang arrive to rescue Richard from a boring afternoon . . . if they can find him that is.
Guest Stars: Les Clack (1) as Stately Home visitor, Michael Bilton as His Lordship, Stella Kemball as Stately Home visitor, Eric Carte as Car park attendant, Liz Gebhardt as Angry woman
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
4 :01x04 - The Charity Shop (Nov/19/1990)
It's Hyacinth and Liz's turn to volunteer at the charity shop, and with Councillor Mrs Nugent! But there are a couple of snags: first, Daddy has a new fiancée who refuses to leave the home; and then Rose turns up at the charity shop with a special donation.
Guest Stars: Denis Bond as Mr Duxbury's mate, Leo Dolan as Postman, Norman Lovett as Mr Duxbury, Charmian May as Councillor Nugent, Gretchen Franklin as Daddy's fiancée
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
5 :01x05 - Daisy's Toyboy (Nov/26/1990)
Daisy feels that the spark has gone out of their marriage so her and Rose scheme to get Daisy a (fake) toyboy in order to make Onslow jealous. When he doesn't notice, they go to plan B: have Richard talk to Onslow. Where's Richard? At the church hall with Hyacinth preparing for a big church dinner.
Guest Stars: Pamela Abbott as Lady at Church, Linda James (2) as Lady at Church, Robert Rawles as Milkman, Jonny Lee Miller (1) as The Youth, Ian Burford as Neighbour, Tricia Thorns as Mrs Dobson, Jeanne Mockford as Mrs East
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
6 :01x06 - The Christening (Dec/03/1990)
It's Onslow and Daisy's granddaughter's Christening! Although it's meant to be a joyous occasion, Hyacinth is not too keen on hanging around with that side of the family, including the child's mother, Stephanie, who's a hippy.
Guest Stars: Rick Friend as Hippy, Patricia Leach as Mrs Midgely, Jonathan Fryer (1) as Dennis, Bruce Bennett (2) as Reg, Richard Ashton as Hippy, Gerald Sim as Vicar, Laura Shavin as Stephanie
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
Series 2
7 :02x01 - A Strange Man (Sep/01/1991)
While fetching her morning milk, Hyacinth spots a man in a towel at Elizabeth's house doing the same; and she's determined to find out just who it is! Meanwhile, Daddy – believing he's still in the war – has gone astray.
Guest Stars: Robert Rawles as Milkman
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
8 :02x02 - Driving Mrs. Fortescue (Sep/08/1991)
Hyacinth is bestowed with the honour of driving Mrs. Fortescue (she's practically aristocracy!) into town. Rose, in the meantime, is having trouble with yet another lover and is determined to confront him.
Guest Stars: Jean Anderson as Mrs Fortescue, Michael Burrell as Neighbour, Leonard Lowe (1) as Pub customer
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
9 :02x03 - The Candlelight Supper (Sep/15/1991)
Hyacinth is preparing for yet another candlelight supper! Emmit is trying to settle in and is quickly learning encountering Hyacinth is to be avoided at all costs. Rose wants one of her gentlemen friends to come over, but their house is a pig sty and can't get any help from Daisy or Onslow, who's too busy contemplating the the universe.
Guest Stars: Dicken Ashworth as Boris, Gregory Cox as Mr Helliwell, Stuart Sherwin as Man with dog
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
10 :02x04 - Hyacinth Tees Off (Sep/22/1991)
Hyacinth and Richard are off to Chesford Grange – the golfing hotel – to meet the Major and his wife for some, go figure, golf! Only when they arrive they find the Major’s war wounds are acting up, his wife has not arrived, and there are some strange noises coming from one of the rooms.
Guest Stars: Sharon White as Chambermaid, Eamonn Clarke as Porter, Sally Hughes (2) as Receptionist, Christopher Mitchell (1) as Porter, Peter Cellier as The Major, Bernard Archard as Hotel guest, Dinah Sheridan as Hotel guest
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
11 :02x05 - Problems with Relatives (Sep/29/1991)
When Daisy goes into the turf accountant's to fetch Onslow, Daddy runs off to get married, and it's up to you-know-who to stop him. Meanwhile, Violet and Bruce, Hyacinth's sister and brother-in-law respectively, are having marital problems.
Guest Stars: Helen Christie as Registrar, Simon Merrick as Committee chairman, Robert McBain as Committee member, Brendan O'Hea as Missionary
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
12 :02x06 - Onslow's Birthday (Oct/06/1991)
It's Onslow's birthday and Hyacinth is reluctant to go to the celebration; that is until she hears Rose has a wealthy 'gentleman friend'. Hyacinth decides to take initiative to bring him into the family by having a small intimate affair of pre-luncheon cocktails; and she invites her friends to meet the 'Greek shipping millionaire'.
Guest Stars: Peter Cellier as The Major, Ivan Santon as Mr Marinopolous, Robert McBain as Committee member, Simon Merrick as Committee chairman, Anthony Dawes as Jeweller
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
13 :02x07 - Singing For Emmet (Oct/13/1991)
While trying to elude Hyacinth, Emmet and Liz end up crossing paths with her anyway; and when she inquires where they're off to, Liz is unable to lie: they're off to the church hall to entertain the old people with Emmet's piano playing. This gives Hyacinth a brilliant idea . . . !
Guest Stars: Nigel Williams as Mr Penworthy
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
14 :02x08 - The Toy Store (Oct/20/1991)
Just when things started to seem normal. Liz and Emmet come over for a cup of coffee while they wait for the garage men to arrive; but then Daisy, Onslow, and Rose appear with a problem: Daddy!
Guest Stars: Juliet Douglas as Salesgirl, John Pennington as Store official, Robert McBain as Frank, Charmian May as Councillor Nugent, David Warwick as Store official's assistant, John Owens as Insurance salesman
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
15 :02x09 - The Three-Piece Suite (Oct/27/1991)
Hyacinth is expecting a new three-piece suite (it's an exact replica of the one in Sandringham House) to be delivered, and she wants the whole neighbourhood to take notice. She offers her old suite to Daisy, and they arrange to pick it up, but at an inconvenient moment.
Guest Stars: Nick Burnell as Van driver, David Keller as Driver's mate
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
16 :02x10 - A Picnic for Daddy (Nov/03/1991)
At one o'clock in the morning Hyacinth has a brainstorm: she must have a picnic for Daddy! Daddy, however, changes her plans just a bit. Also, Hyacinth is ecstatic when she learns that Rose's latest lover is a Butterfield -- who she assumes is the very same that owns the garage.
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
The Father Christmas Suit (Dec/25/1991)
It's Christmas time! Hyacinth gets a Father Christmas costume for Richard to wear to distribute gifts to the old people at church; but Richard, after beginning celebrations a bit early, is in no shape to do that!
Guest Stars: Tony Kemp as Mr Sudbury, Mark Brackenbury as Mr Thorgunby, Robert Packham as Postman, Annet Peters as Mrs Thorgunby
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
Series 3
18 :03x01 - Early Retirement (Sep/06/1992)
Richard's early retirement has finally arrived as he goes in for his final day of work. Richard, however, isn't happy about that, and is more than a little distracted and worried about his future without work. Hyacinth, on the other hand, is scheming for him to have a new position (something executive with dead chickens), and has invited an executive's wife over for afternoon tea.
Guest Stars: Robert Rawles as Milkman, Jon Glover (1) as Roger, Ivor Danvers as Richard's boss
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
19 :03x02 - Iron Age Remains (Sep/13/1992)
Hyacinth has found a new hobby for Richard and herself: local history and antiquities. In this vein, she plans a jaunt in the countryside looking for Iron Age remains. Rose's hormones, meanwhile, are running riot and she's locked herself in her bedroom.
Guest Stars: David Janson (1) as Postman
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
20 :03x03 - Violet's Country Cottage (Sep/20/1992)
Hyacinth is loading up and moving out to Violet's cottage int he country . . . for a few days. While there she gets chummy with the locals, and invites her family for a barbecue.
Guest Stars: Royce Mills as Dorian, Marcia Warren as Bunty, Ian Burford as Neighbour
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
21 :03x04 - How to Go on Holiday without Really Trying (Sep/27/1992)
When Delia Wheelwright, a neighbour, tells Hyacinth she will be going on vacation for a month to the Caribbean, Hyacinth seethes with jealousy. So she comes up with a plan to out-do Delia's holiday plans.

Also, Hyacinth and Liz are scheduled to go church cleaning; Onslow wants to help save Richard from Hyacinth; and Rose wants to become a missionary.
Guest Stars: Karen Chatwin as Waitress
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
22 :03x05 - Richard's New Hobby (Oct/04/1992)
When Richard can't keep himself busy, Hyacinth find him a new hobby: film-making. Also, Hyacinth has invited Councillor Nugent over in the hopes of getting a council position.
Guest Stars: Matthew Long (2) as Policeman, Jonathan Stratt as Policeman, Charmian May as Mrs Nugent
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
23 :03x06 - The Art Exhibition (Oct/11/1992)
Hyacinth has taken a sudden interest in art since she has been invited to a preview of a private exhibition (with cheese and wine), which will be hosted by the mayor. Daddy has gone off to join the foreign legion, and everyone is off to look for him.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Daniel as Mrs Lennox, Nicholas Bennett as Mr Finchley
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
24 :03x07 - What to Wear When Yachting (Oct/18/1992)
Hyacinth and Richard are going yachting on Sheradin's friend's father's 'yacht'. Furthermore, she has invited Liz and Emmet to come aboard in the evening for drinks and a nautical buffet. Before they can set off, however, Richard needs to be kitted out for the occasion.
Guest Stars: Nicholas Boyce as Youth, Ian Collier as Sales assistant, Tony Aitken as TV repairman
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
Series 4
25 :04x01 - A Job for Richard (Sep/05/1993)
Hyacinth is trying to scheme to get Richard a new job with a frozen food company: Frosticles. Hyacinth, however, doesn't believe he should apply through normal channels and makes a plan to meet (and impress) the owner on the golf course.
Guest Stars: Frederick Jaeger as Millburn, Joe Dunlop as Companion, David Janson (1) as Postman, Michael L. Blair as Pillion rider
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
26 :04x02 - Country Retreat (Sep/12/1993)
Hyacinth has got it in her head that she and Richard need a country cottage, so they head out to look for the perfect cottage; only for Hyacinth that means big and expensive, and for Richard, small and cheap!
Guest Stars: Liz Daniels (1) as Yokel's wife, Barrie Gosney as Yokel, Denis Bond as Estate agent
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
27 :04x03 - A Celebrity for the Barbecue (Sep/19/1993)
Hyacinth is in a state of jealousy when she finds out that Sonia Barker-Finch, a neighbour, recently had a barbecue with 'the Douglas Chater' – a local businessman – as a guest. Her mood, however, changes at the sudden realization that her husband knows another local businessman!

Also, when Onslow starts stopping out until late at night, Daisy suspects he's having an affair.
Guest Stars: Paul Williamson (2) as C.P. Benedict, Clovissa Newcombe as Cashier
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
28 :04x04 - The Commodore (Sep/26/1993)
Hyacinth has to help the Ladies' Luncheon Club prepare for their guest speaker: The Commodore. When she arrives at the club – and everyone else hides – she takes it upon herself to pick him up from the train station personally, as well as prepares to bring him home for a quick drink.

Onslow, meanwhile, is helping Rose sell costume jewelery door-to-door.
Guest Stars: Irene Sharp as Lady at station, Ann Davies as Lady at luncheon, John Barrard as House owner, Gordon Peters as Ticket clerk, Donald T. Allen as Station manager, Leonard Lowe (1) as Passenger, Liz Edmiston as Committee member, Linda James (2) as Committee member, Geraldine Newman as The Chairlady (Miss Wilkinson), Nigel Davenport as The Commodore
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
29 :04x05 - Looking at Properties (Oct/03/1993)
Since Daddy has been held at the police station, after doing sentry duty, Richard has to go pick him up from the station, while Hyacinth will go, unfettered, to look at properties, which frightens Richard who's scared she'll buy something too large.
Guest Stars: George Webb (1) as Daddy, Stuart Fell as Driver, Eric Carte as Sergeant Watkins, John Arnatt as Sir Edward, Jennifer Clulow as Estate agent, Terrence Hardiman as Eric, John Phythian as Constable
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
30 :04x06 - Please Mind Your Head (Oct/10/1993)
Hyacinth and Richard are settling into their new country apartment, but Richard is less than enthused with its diminutive size. It's already cramped enough as it is for two, but when Hyacinth invites friends over, it becomes unbearably tiny!
Guest Stars: Helen Dorward as Visitor, Robert Rawles as Milkman, David Janson (1) as Postman
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
31 :04x07 - Let There Be Light (Oct/17/1993)
Hyacinth has volunteered her, and Richard's, services to the church for their special 'bring-and-buy sale'. Hyacinth will run the 'white elephant' stall, while Richard will work on the church hall electrics, despite not having any previous knowledge or ability.
Guest Stars: David Janson (1) as Postman, Sue Lloyd (1) as Mrs Drummond, Pamela Abbott as Driver, George Webb (1) as Daddy
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
Sea Fever (Dec/26/1993)
Hyacinth and Richard are off for a romantic cruise on the QEII. To get to South Hampton, they take 'the scenic route', which causes more trouble than expected. Once aboard, Hyacinth has discovered two 'stowaways' on board and does her best to track them down.
Guest Stars: The Mark Joyce Showband as Band, The Band of the Welch Fusiliers as Band, Barry Bethell as Holiday-maker, Mark Brignal as Port official, Bernard Holley as Restaurant manager, Alice MacDonald as Check-in girl, David Janson (1) as Postman, Michael Cochrane as Ship's officer, Patrick Lichfield as Himself
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
Angel Gabriel Blue (Dec/25/1994)
Richard has itchy toes and when the doctor diagnoses him with athletes foot, Hyacinth decrees it's not a socially acceptable disease, and thus gives him a self-diagnosis. Meanwhile, Daddy has decided, secretly, to rent out his room to a Mr Mawsby; and when his kids find out, they wonder where he is!
Guest Stars: George Webb (1) as Daddy, Caroline Strong as Customer's wife, Trevor Bannister as Salesman, Andrew Bicknell as Customer, Preston Lockwood as Mr Mawsby
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
Series 5
34 :05x01 - The Senior Citizens' Outing (Sep/03/1995)
Hyacinth offers her assistance as the church organizes a sea-side trip for elderly parishioners, including taking them to an amusement park. Also, one of the seniors takes a particular liking to Hyacinth, and not in a platonic sense.
Guest Stars: Sheila Rennie as Lady helper, John Darrell (1) as The Inspector, Eric Carte as Sergeant, Rita Davies as Mrs Lomax, Derek Waring as Mr Cooper-Bassett, Angus Lennie as Mr Farrini
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
35 :05x02 - The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball (Sep/10/1995)
Hyacinth is distressed when there is no invitation to the Mayor's fancy dress ball, as was usually granted when Richard worked for the city; so it's up to Richard to pull some strings. At the same time Rose is engaged . . . again.
Guest Stars: Kyle Wicks as Boy, Jean Harvey (2) as Mrs Donaghue, Ivor Danvers as Town Hall official, David Janson (1) as Postman
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
36 :05x03 - Hyacinth is Alarmed (Sep/17/1995)
When Richard realizes he has forgotten his wedding anniversary, he immediately sets a plan in motion to get Hyacinth a new home security alarm, so that she can not only be safe and sound, but also keep up with the Joneses.
Guest Stars: Ben De Winter as Engineer, Graham Root as Engineer, Margaret Towner as Elderly lady, George Webb (1) as Daddy, David Janson (1) as Postman, Ian Lavender as Security representative
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
37 :05x04 - A Riverside Picnic (Sep/24/1995)
Hyacinth gathers her friends and family for a quiet and enjoyable riverside picnic; the trouble is, nothing with Hyacinth is ever quiet or enjoyable, especially when she is determined to find the perfect place to have it.
Guest Stars: David Janson (1) as Postman, Anna Dawson as Violet, Steve Morley as Lock-keeper
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
38 :05x05 - Richard's Birthday Skis. (Oct/01/1995)
It's Richard's birthday! Instead of the usual slippers, Hyacinth – with the help of some passers by – gets the idea of giving him a pair of skis. Rose is going through a life transformation: a born-again Christian, of course as a result of a man.
Guest Stars: John Evitts as Bruce, Lois Penson as A 'Misses Pilsworth', Clare Kelly (2) as A 'Misses Pilsworth', Anna Dawson as Violet
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
39 :05x06 - The Country House Sale (Oct/08/1995)
Emmet and Liz are off to the country to go to a country house sale, consisting of an auction of various items once owned by a 'Lord'. Much to their dismay there is someone else this event attracts: Hyacinth! Richard must accompany her for his own sake in order to contain her desire to spend money they don't have.
Guest Stars: Colin Stepney as His Lordship's servant, Jessica James as Mrs Braddock, Bruce Montague as His Lordship, David Ashford as Auction Assistant, David Simeon as Auctioneer
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
40 :05x07 - The Boy Friend (Oct/15/1995)
Emmet is rehearsing a new play, The Boy Friend: set in the 1920s and consisting of a young group of characters. In other words, something completely unsuitable for Hyacinth; yet that doesn't stop her from desiring a part. Daisy is excited when Rose and Daddy are out for the day, and feels it's time to rekindle the romance within her marriage.
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
41 :05x08 - A Barbecue at Violet's (Oct/22/1995)
Hyacinth is still trying to get a part in Emmet's play, and is running out of ideas; then Violet calls and tells Hyacinth about her continued marital turmoil. Thankfully Hyacinth has the solution: entertaining. She [Hyacinth] plans a barbecue, to which she can invite all her friends, including Emmet.
Guest Stars: Jack Smethurst as Man in 'phone box', Anna Dawson as Violet, John Evitts as Bruce, Anna Bolt as Dancer, Jenny Morton (1) as Dancer, Alexandra Howard as Dancer
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
42 :05x09 - The Rolls Royce (Oct/29/1995)
Hyacinth is 'keeping up with the Joneses' and finds herself in the market for a new car. Richard, being the voice of reason, wants to get a small sedan, whereas Hyacinth . . . well Hyacinth is Hyacinth and only the best will do; and in this case, it's a Rolls Royce! On the other side of the family, Daddy wants to go out for the day: to Africa!
Guest Stars: John Pennington as Sergeant, Timothy Carlton as Salesman
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
43 :05x10 - The Hostess (Nov/05/1995)
Hyacinth has taken success by the horns: she's placed an advert in the paper to be a hostess. She wants to make it her duty to bring etiquette to those who want to learn. Meanwhile, Daisy's memories of a pink dress take Rose down memory lane.
Guest Stars: Robert Rawles as Milkman, Ian Burford as Richard's Friend, John Waterhouse as Milkman's assistant
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
The Pageant (Dec/25/1995)
The Bucket woman is now mobile! Hyacinth has a new mobile phone, which will help her keep track of things as she directs a Christmas pageant. When no one shows up for rehearsals, she must enlist her family to fill in the various roles.
Guest Stars: Miranda Kingsley as Shop assistant, George Webb (1) as Daddy, John Evitts as Bruce, Anna Dawson as Violet, Una Stubbs as Mrs Moody, Tony Stuart as Mr Crabtree
Director: Harold Snoad
Writer: Roy Clarke (1)
 
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