Keeping Up Appearances (TV Series)
The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball (1995)
Patricia Routledge: Hyacinth
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Quotes
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Hyacinth : Do be careful what you choose for yourself. I don't want you in tights, Richard. I get very embarrassed in front of the neighbours when you're in tights.
Richard : When have I ever been in tights?
Hyacinth : The year you were Robin Hood.
Richard : *I* was Friar Tuck; *you* were Robin Hood.
Hyacinth : Are you sure?
Richard : Don't you remember? Sheridan became ill because he couldn't be Maid Marian.
Hyacinth : Oh yes, I do remember. Poor Sheridan. He broke out in spots. Only in the nicest places, of course.
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[first lines]
Hyacinth : Richard!
Richard : I know that voice.
Hyacinth : Do you remember the Winslows?
Richard : No.
Hyacinth : Well, they've overlooked something. They came to one of my candlelight suppers, and they've never invited us back. I can't understand it.
Richard : I think I can.
Hyacinth : It must be an oversight. They're not the kind of people who'd commit a breach of manners. You must ring them for a chat and drop a hint, Richard.
Richard : Me!
Hyacinth : Well, I'd do it myself, only I'm not the sort of person who goes fishing for invitations.
Richard : Well, I can't do that!
Hyacinth : Good! That's settled then.
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[last lines]
Hyacinth : Home, Richard. I will not share my throne with those imposters.
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Hyacinth : I'm on nodding terms with a Proctor's Pickle!
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Hyacinth : DO put on a jacket, Onslow - we're being observed by a Proctor's Pickle!