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Hyacinth's Odyssey Trivia Quiz

Does one feel sympathy for Hyacinth Bucket? She tries so hard to be just one notch above the rest, and usually fails so miserably, and with a lot of laughs along the way.

A multiple-choice quiz by DevonshireLass. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
DevonshireLass

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,880

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2995

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 89 (9/10), Guest 50 (10/10), Phillox (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The very first episode revolved around Daddy being loose. What did he do to upset people in the town? Hint

He held sentry duty outside the Town Hall

He rode a bicycle in the nude

He stole a car and fell asleep at the wheel

He runs amuck in the toy department of a local shop

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Question 2 of 10

2. The security system which was installed as a last-minute gift needed a security number to disable it. What date was chosen?
Hint

Richard and Hyacinth's wedding

Richard's birthday

Hyacinth's birthday

Sheridan's birthday

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why was Hyacinth so anxious that the neighbours see her new suite being delivered? Hint

The suite was an identical copy of one pictured in Buckingham Palace

Anything new being delivered had to be seen by the neighbours

The new suite being delivered barely a week after a new four poster bed

The delivery van had a royal crest on the side

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did Emmet usually complain about where Hyacinth was concerned? Hint

"She'll invite me in for coffee."

"She wants me to drive her somewhere!"

"She'll expect me to go to a Candlelight Supper."

"She'll sing at me!"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was arrested for taking illicit video footage in the park?
Hint

Michael

Onslow

Richard

Emmet

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Hyacinth volunteered Richard as an electrician, he was joined in his hidey hole by Michael and Emmet, but where was this? Hint

The church

The council offices

The Town Hall

The church hall

7. Onslow complained that they had to eat with the staff when invited to dine at the Captain's table when he and Daisy were on board the QEII as prize winners, unknowing that this was an honour Hyacinth craved. What was his usual exclamation when annoyed? Hint

Get stuffed!

Fiddlesticks!

Go jump in a lake!

Oh, nice!

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Question 8 of 10

8. On two occasions Hyacinth goes looking for a country retreat, but only once do the Buckets buy a place, or a part of a place. What happens to Emmet when he and Elizabeth visit their neighbours in their little piece of luxury? Hint

He falls through the floor and lands astride a beam

He falls down two flights of stairs

He gets jammed behind the kitchen door

He gets stuck and hangs from the ceiling by his neck

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Question 9 of 10

9. Richard and Hyacinth have a son, Sheridan, but we only hear of one other of his generation in the family. Who is Stephanie's Mum? Hint

Rose

Hyacinth

Violet

Daisy

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Question 10 of 10

10. What happens to Richard when it is suggested that he takes early retirement? Hint

He joins Daddy on the roof

He punches his boss

He goes into a daze

He wanders off in his pyjamas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The very first episode revolved around Daddy being loose. What did he do to upset people in the town?

Answer: He rode a bicycle in the nude

While Daddy does all these things in the years to come, the very first episode is the one when he rides the bike with no clothes on. In the early days he was never seen.

2. The security system which was installed as a last-minute gift needed a security number to disable it. What date was chosen?

Answer: Richard and Hyacinth's wedding

This was not a wise choice, given that Richard had forgotten their anniversary and made a swift decision to get Hyacinth alarmed as a present. The episode was actually entitled 'Hyacinth is Alarmed' and was first aired in September 1995.

3. Why was Hyacinth so anxious that the neighbours see her new suite being delivered?

Answer: The delivery van had a royal crest on the side

Unfortunately for Hyacinth the neighbours were not watching at the right time, so she asked the delivery men to go around again, While they were driving around the corner they were involved in an accident and Onslow just happened to come past. They moved the suite to his battered van and delivered it from that. Poor Hyacinth!

4. What did Emmet usually complain about where Hyacinth was concerned?

Answer: "She'll sing at me!"

Hyacinth actually thought that Emmet was enamoured of her, because of his reaction to her presence, but he was really desperate to avoid her. Although Hyacinth cannot sing to save her life, Patricia Routledge actually has a lovely singing voice; I have a record of 'The Sound of Music' where she plays the Mother Superior and sings 'Climb Every Mountain'.

5. Who was arrested for taking illicit video footage in the park?

Answer: Richard

Hyacinth expected Richard to produce beautiful films; what actually happened was that he was seen filming and a report was made to the police, who came and arrested him.

6. When Hyacinth volunteered Richard as an electrician, he was joined in his hidey hole by Michael and Emmet, but where was this?

Answer: The church hall

Meanwhile the ladies were getting things organised up above; ordinarily the men would have helped, but Hyacinth was just too frightening a prospect for the vicar and the neighbour!

Answer: Oh, nice!

Hyacinth's slobbish brother-in-law may have been a lazy eyesore, but he was no thug, nor was he inclined to swearing, which is a refreshing change these days.

Answer: He gets stuck and hangs from the ceiling by his neck

The attic flat is so small it is barely big enough for a couple, let alone a gathering such as Hyacinth has invited. With furniture added, a person had to manoeuvre around a door just to get into the room, and then get out of the way so another person could enter afterwards.

9. Richard and Hyacinth have a son, Sheridan, but we only hear of one other of his generation in the family. Who is Stephanie's Mum?

Answer: Daisy

While we never see Sheridan, we do meet Stephanie in the last episode of the first series, when the family gather for her child's Christening. This is one of the few times we see Onslow dressed up, and he looks good!

10. What happens to Richard when it is suggested that he takes early retirement?

Answer: He goes into a daze

Every so often the words "Early retirement" would drift from his direction as he slept-walked through the hours; he forgot to open the car door for Hyacinth, and then went back into the house when they were going out, and generally was not on the planet at all. The prospect of 24-hour Hyacinth was just too much for the poor man.

Source: Author DevonshireLass

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