Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances (2023): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2023, Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances is a comedy and documentary film directed by Kate Hampson, running about 68 minutes.

What it’s 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’s in it. Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances stars Patricia Routledge as Self, Clive Swift as Self (archive footage), Geoffrey Hughes as Self (archive footage) and Judy Cornwell as Self, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances page.

If you liked it. Fans of Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.