Ylemmän keskiluokan nousukas Hyacinth Bucket tekee kaikkensa osoittaakseen olevansa naapureitaan parempi – joskin yritykset päättyvät lähes aina tahattomaan komiikkaan.
In this first episode, Hyacinth's father has a nasty accident with a milk bottle.
Having planned meticulously, Hyacinth invites the new vicar round for tea.
Hyacinth is looking forward to visiting her favourite stately home.
Between the charity shop and Rose's love life, Hyacinth is at her wits' end.
Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised by Daisy and Onslow.
Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it is Daisy's family.