RichardI'll be up there, looking for icebergs and growing a beard.
A character in Keeping Up Appearances
Played by Clive Swift
Keeping Up Appearances · 72 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Keeping Up Appearances: in 12 of its 72 quotes
Most scenes with: Hyacinth (8)
RichardI'll be up there, looking for icebergs and growing a beard.
RichardI believe I could get used to this; going places and not having to drive. (to himself) Not that I ever do drive. I just steer and follow instructions.
RichardWhat does he want?
I 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?
RichardI'm sorry, I wasn't thinking.
I will not have you not thinking in front of the neighbours, Richard!
RichardDo you know which way he's gone?
To France! Go to the roundabout and head for France!
Richard! I've been offered a job at Frosticles!
RichardTake it, Hyacinth! Please!
I couldn't do that, dear. You'd be so bored at home without me.
RichardWhat's wrong now?
You don't look like someone on business. You look like someone who's gone to fetch a Daddy from a police station.
RichardBye!
(mischievously) His car won't start!
When you have to choose between Angel Gabriel Blue and Lucifer Grey, you need the spiritual advice.
RichardOh, I see.
I had to have the Vicar's confirmation that this is Angel Gabriel blue.
(drunk) Don't turn left, Richard. Strrraight on!
RichardWhy?
I want to take a little gift to Daddy: a bottle of the Dowager Lady Ursula's gomemade wooseberry hine.
Hyacinth is harassing a man in a phone box. Richard decides enough is enough
RichardHyacinth, stop that at once and GET INTO THE CAR!
Well done, sir! In wartime, you'd have got a medal for courage like that.
You have one last task to perform.
RichardWhat's that?
To go back into Number 24a.
RichardWhy, for goodness' sake?
To get Daddy out!
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