Keeping Up Appearances

Richard has no hiding place from Hyacinth now that early retirement has been thrust upon him. He finds the thought of spending all that extra time together rather daunting.

Hyacinth has forced Richard to participate in a trip to the countryside. But further cultural excursions are curtailed when Rose starts behaving irresponsibly.

Hyacinth borrows a holiday cottage in the country for the weekend and plans a small barbecue. Small, that is, only by comparison with the planning efforts used by Churchill in the last war.

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

Hyacinth has determined that Richard needs a hobby and plunks down a video camera before him. She admonishes him to go off and "be artistic," an instruction she will soon live to regret.

Hyacinth's passion for art coincides with Daddy's desire to join the Foreign Legion. Meanwhile, Mr Finchley has desires of his own for Rose.

Hyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.