Keeping Up Appearances was a global smash, with 992 channels in other countries buying the comedy, which was watched everywhere from the US to Australia.

From social-climbing snob Hyacinth Bucket - pronounced 'Bouquet', naturally - and her long-suffering husband Richard, to her "tart with a heart" sister Rose, and scruffy brother-in-law Onslow, Keeping Up Appearances was packed with unforgettable characters. ‌

The BBC sitcom became a worldwide phenomenon, with 992 channels across other nations purchasing the comedy, which was viewed everywhere from America to Australia. ‌

Three and a half decades after the debut episode of the programme, which ran for five remarkable series, it's time to examine what became of its cast.... ‌

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