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The Luxury Podcast

In each episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith will tackle an area of life that they think you should upgrade, helping you create the everyday moments of luxury that make life worth living, and sorting the Onslows from the Hyacinths. Join William and Jonathan as they advise the nation in gracious living, and help you to live a more luxury life.Get in touch with William and Jonathan at postman@luxurypodcast.co.uk or join the Luxury Private Members" Club at

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24:40

S05 BONUS E03: The Long-Lost 1995 Children in Need...

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/04/18

In this episode of the Luxury Podcast’s executive bonus addition, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the long-lost Keeping Up Appearances 1995 Children in Need Special, where Hyacinth receives some sad news about Daddy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:53

S05 E03: Hyacinth is Alarmed

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/04/17

Armed and executive panic alarmed to the teeth to protect their luxury dwellings laced with priceless collections, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith invite you to celebrate their fortifications, as they discuss the third episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, Hyacinth Is Alarmed. Richard is in hot water, as he’s forgotten it’s their wedding anniversary, but in a lucky break he hears that their neighbours the Barker-Finch’s have been burgled, so he manages to escape Hyacinth’s wrath by

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24:21

S05 BONUS E02: Hyacinth in Advertising

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/04/11

It’s the second episode of The Luxury Podcast, complete with genuine bonus embellishments. William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss Hyacinth’s special appearances in Advertising. From British Gas, to TV Licences and even an NVQ Second Chances ad where Elizabeth finally says ‘No’ to Hyacinth.Watch the Ads on YouTube:British Gas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSZ_t35cTKITV Licence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JWmMVX0m5ENVQs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ84rKVhgEM Hosted on Acast

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37:12

S05 E02: The Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/04/10

Dressed head to toe in their Boudica costumes, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith cordially invite you to join their soirée, as they discuss the second episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, The Mayor’s Fancy Dress Ball.Hyacinth is certain there’s been a mix-up at the sorting office, as the Buckets have not received their invitation.Luckily, Richard pulls some strings, but getting there proves problematic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:51

S05 BONUS E01: The Outtakes

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/04/04

For the fifth and final series of Keeping Up Appearances: The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith bring you some bonus episodes to squeeze in even more Hyacinth Bucket into your lives. In this first extra episode, William and Jonathan look at the outtakes, as well as discuss Jonathan’s decorating schedule.Watch the outtakes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lvl8ZSDB88 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:27

S05 E01: The Senior Citizens' Outing

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2024/04/03

William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith are back with their fifth and final series, exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket and her family in the hit BBC sitcom, Keeping Up Appearances.In the first episode, The Senior Citizens' Outing, Richard and Elizabeth are conscripted by Hyacinth to volunteer to take a group of seniors for an outing at the beach, where gold credit card status Richard is recruited to drive the minibus.Unfortunately, Hyacinth once again is taken favour by a persistent elderly

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34:39

Angel Gabriel Blue (Part 2)

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/12/20

Recorded live in London in November 2023, rejoin William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith for the second part of their analysis of the 1994 Christmas Special episode of Keeping Up Appearances.In this part, as the gout worsens, there's a spurious attempt at a Hyacinth impression from an audience member and Jonathan's views on Walt Disney World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:55

Angel Gabriel Blue (Part 1)

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/12/13

Recorded in London in November 2023 in front of a select group of Bucketheds, join William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith for a nice night's entertainment reliving the 1994 Christmas Special episode of Keeping Up Appearances.There's talk of embarrassing ailments, consumer rights and a kitchen worktop cleaning tutorial for one unsuspecting audience member. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:14

Sea Fever (Part 2)

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/11/15

Put on a happy face and a Minnesota Vikings baseball cap as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith return for the second half of their biting analysisof Sea Fever, the 1993 Christmas special of Keeping Up Appearances. This episode was recorded on board the QE2, now permanently moored in Dubai and run as a floating hotel by Accor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:38

Sea Fever (Part 1)

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/11/08

Assemble a team of porters to help you with your set of matchingexecutive luggage as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith embark on the first part of their special discussion of Sea Fever, the 1993 Christmas special of the BBC's Keeping Up Appearances.This episode, like the 90s sitcom, was recorded on board the QE2, which is now permanentlymoored in Dubai and run as a hotel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:47

Behind The Candelabra with M' Sister Daisy!

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/10/11

William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith sit down with Keeping Up Appearances legend Judy Cornwell, better know as m' sister Daisy (she's not the one with the Mercedes, sauna and room for a pony). Judy tells William and Jonathan all about her time working on the BBC sitcom, where she featured in all 44 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:02

Behind The Candelabra: Filming Locations

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/09/20

If you want to hear two grown men get very excited about turning circles and cladding on a bungalow in the Midlands, this episode is for you. William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith fire up the Rover 216 and drive around some of the key filming locations from the 1990s BBC sitcom, Keeping Up Appearances. Plus, they have news about a special event in London in November 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:52

S04 E07: Let There Be Light

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/08/16

It’s the final episode of the fourth series of The Luxury Podcast. William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss - in an executive manner - Richard’s attempt to fix the church hall electrics, haircuts, and ponder the never-to-be-answered question as to what they think Sheridan looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:47

S04 E06: Please Mind Your Head

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/08/09

It’s time for an old-world bijou episode of The Luxury Podcast. William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith return for the penultimate instalment of their series 4 analysis of the BBC’s Keeping Up Appearances. Settle down with a cucumber sandwich, try not to spill any lemonade, and enjoy their bucolic discussion - including more cleaning product chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:12

S04 E05: Looking at Properties

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/08/02

Get your bugles out! William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith are back for another dissection of Keeping Up Appearances in their luxury podcast. Hyacinth’s search for a charismatic country cottage continues, although the scale of the property has somewhat increased since her and Richard’s last attempts. There’s also time for some strong views on pasta and stories of chauffeur driven Lada Rivas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:11

S04 E04: The Commodore

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/07/28

Raise a golden galleon glass and say hello with a nautical flavour to the fourth instalment in the fourth series of The Luxury Podcast. William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith have hung the flags out in readiness for their dissection of this episode of the BBC’s Keeping Up Appearances. There’s even time for a highly flammable story involving radio presenter-cum-child-arsonist, JVS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:16

S04 E03: A Celebrity for The Barbecue

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/07/19

Enemies and villains come in all shapes and sizes: Darth Vader, Lord Voldemort, Norman Bates; Nurse Ratched… and now, Sonia Barker-Finch. Hyacinth tries to get one up on her neighbour by inviting the garden centre king round for an outdoors indoors luxury barbecue (with finger buffet). Relax with a frappé mint julep and enjoy William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith’s discussion of one of the all-time greatest episodes of Keeping Up Appearances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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29:49

S04 E02: Country Retreat

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/07/12

William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith invite you to their cosy charismatic country cottage conversation in the second episode of series 4 of The Luxury Podcast. Hyacinth and Richard begin their search - well, Hyacinth’s search - for a second home. During their laser-sharp analysis of the episode, Jonathan and William also discuss the pros and cons of thatch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:04

S04 E01: A Job For Richard

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/07/05

William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith are back in full bloom with their fourth series, exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket and her family in the hit BBC sitcom, Keeping Up Appearances. In the first episode of series four, the boys discuss Hyacinth'sattempts to force Richard to be forceful and executive on the golf course, plus there's chat about "coffee at eleven" and advice on how to say no to people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:13

Behind The Candelabra with The Dishy Vicar

The Luxury Podcast ·

2023/04/19

Someone hold William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith down as we welcome Jeremy Gittins to The Luxury Podcast. Jeremy played Michael the Vicar in 19 episodes of Keeping Up Appearances in all five series. Jeremy reveals many never-heard-before stories from his time on the BBC sitcom, including how he was cast, which of the actors he was closest to, and the evening he felt the rough edge of Patricia Routledge's tongue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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