The Countryside in Bloom, 1996

by Roy Clarke and Jo Rice

Book Overview

Hyacinth Bucket... beloved of millions of Public TV's viewers... is a formidable pillar of society on the Avenue where she lives. She fulfils her social obligations with a style all her own and a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0563371862
• ISBN13: 9780563371861
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: BBC Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Just Like Having Another Episode!

This adorable little book is ostensibly a copy of Hyacinth Bucket's one-year diary (a gift from Richard). As with any diary, the entries are (of course) handwritten. Also, there are copies of newspaper clippings, invitations, a few annotated photographs, and so on, throughout. The first page, as one might expect, is a list of important phone numbers (all filled in and suitably annotated by Hyacinth with comments such as "dirty hands--must NOT touch wallpaper" next to the electrician's number, for example).Though the diary makes reference to people and places that were introduced in the series--like Marston Hall (Hyacinth's rural retreat) and C.P. Benedict (the Garden Centre king), it is not a script-based book as is her Book of Etiquette. In fact, it includes incidents that never appeared in the series at all, such as a visit to the Antiques Roadshow. Also, from various comments included in the diary, the reader begins to wonder fairly early on whether or not Richard is seeing another woman (which adds quite an interesting twist!).In short, this is a light-hearted and thoroughly entertaining (not to mention insightful) book, and it is a must-have addition to the series for all who love this priceless British comedy and that precious Bucket woman. Highly recommended!

Where in the world is Hyacinth?

I ordered this book on Feb 14, 1999 and have not yet recived this book! 3-5 weeks has turned into 3 months!

A must read for anyone socially climbing!

What a great time I had reading this book. As a fan of the TV series and Hyacinth herself, I was delighted to read the daily account of one year in her life. Very very funny and entertaining. A definite must for anyone who's a fan and a must for anyone who enjoys a great laugh!!!

Hilarious! True hyacinth!

The book is pure Hyacinth. It's like reading her mind!

incredibly funny

This book is so well written, it really makes you question the type of babble that we sell for books here in this country. The comedic content is wonderful - it's all there - timing and everything!!