HyacinthIt's my sister, Violet. She's the one with the Mercedes, sauna and a musical bidet. Classical, of course.
A character in Keeping Up Appearances
Played by Patricia Routledge
Keeping Up Appearances · 72 quotes
Most-quoted character in Keeping Up Appearances: in 51 of its 72 quotes
Most scenes with: Richard (8), Elizabeth (2)
HyacinthIt's my sister, Violet. She's the one with the Mercedes, sauna and a musical bidet. Classical, of course.
Hyacinth(on the phone) Look, Rose. If you need somewhere private, bring him here. Then I can keep an eye on you, and Richard can show him his skis!
Hyacinth(a little tipsy) I do hope, your Lordship, that someday you'll give me the pleasure of entertaining you at one of my candle-lie slippers. We shall most deferably be having a glass or two of the Dowager Lady Ursula's home-goose wade-berry mine.
HyacinthNow, what shall I wear to answer the telephone?
Hyacinth(on the phone to Daisy) I need volunteers. My other people didn't turn up. Everybody seems to be ill. There's an epidemic doing things to grandmothers you just wouldn't believe!
HyacinthIt's my sister, Violet, the one with the Mercedes, sauna and room for a pony.
HyacinthOh, Richard!
HyacinthI must answer my white, slimline telephone with last number redial, it's bound to be someone important.
I thought it was 3:25.
HyacinthNot quite, dear.
My watch says 3:25.
HyacinthOh, that watch. Yes, I expect it would.
Good morning, Mrs. Bucket.
HyacinthIt's Bouquet.
What does he want?
HyacinthI don't know that he wants anything, dear. He's just ringing his Mummy to wish her all the best for...(to Sheridan) You need a cheque for how much, dear?
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking.
HyacinthI will not have you not thinking in front of the neighbours, Richard!
HyacinthRose, what are you doing?
I've come to help out with the church cleaning for that dishy vicar!
Do you know which way he's gone?
HyacinthTo France! Go to the roundabout and head for France!
HyacinthRichard! I've been offered a job at Frosticles!
Take it, Hyacinth! Please!
HyacinthI couldn't do that, dear. You'd be so bored at home without me.
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