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It's been nearly 30 years since the much-loved British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances ended. The hilarious show still holds a special place in many telly fans' hearts.

The popular BBC series, which ran from 1990 to 1995, starred Dame Patricia Routledge as the unforgettable Hyacinth Bucket.

Hyacinth, with her snobby ways, quickly became a favourite among viewers.

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She was especially known for insisting that her last name, Bucket, should be pronounced "Bouquet" to sound posher.

Throughout the show's 44 episodes, fans watched as Hyacinth tried all sorts of funny things to seem more upper-class in her neighbourhood - but she didn't always succeed! After becoming a big hit in the UK, the show also found fans in places like the USA, Canada, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Ireland.

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