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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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39:28

Cars

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Buckle up as William and Jonathan discuss cars - makes, models and mod-cons. William grapples with an imbalance in presenter expertise, and Jonathan shares a story of a decidedly unsophisticated train journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:40

Candlelight Suppers

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/02/05

William and Jonathan discuss dinner parties - who’s invited, how often, and what food and drink is appropriate for a truly luxury ‘Candlelight’ supper. Plus, William reads from his Host Book, and Jonathan performs a dazzling party trick featuring a pair of false teeth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:36

Bedrooms

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/01/29

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S05 E12: A Luxury Christmas Bauble

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/12/18

"We must never move; we'd be greatly missed." William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith are back for Christmas 2024 with a special episode discussing Dame Patricia Routledge and Roy Clarke's interviews for BBC4's Remembering series. Not only that, they chat with the owner of the Rover 216 (in tonic blue) and give some exciting luxury news for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S05 BONUS E11: Final Reflections

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/06/13

For the final executive bonus episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith reflect on their favourite moments from the hit tv series Keeping Up Appearances, as well as their favourite moments from the podcast. They tally up all of Rose’s lovers, debate their favourite episodes from each series and share a highlight from the pilot episode that has never been heard before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:41

S05 E11: The Pageant

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/06/12

Brush up on your royal protocol and prepare to curtsy as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the final ever episode of Keeping Up Appearances, 'The Pageant'. Hyacinth takes the lead for the church’s annual pageant ‘Our Town In The Civil War.’ Disaster strikes when Hyacinth realises all the volunteers have made wild excuses and not turned up, so she is forced to recruit the less desirable members of the family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S05 BONUS E10: The Episodes That Never Were

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/06/06

William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith read the synopses of the plots written by Harrold Snoad for Keeping Up Appearances that were never made for television (a huge shame!) and imagine what could have been.This episode was recorded before the sad death of Harold Snoad, producer/director of the BBC series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:07

S05 E10: The Hostess

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/06/05

Prepare yourself to master your craft and sparkle incandescently at future candlelight suppers as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the tenth episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, 'The Hostess'. Hyacinth has taken an advertisement in the paper to offer up her services in educating the nation in gracious living. However, due to some innocent yet suspect wording, Hyacinth is hired for more than she had bargained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S05 BONUS E09: Behind the Candelabra with The Milkman

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/30

In this special bonus episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith welcome the expert of all things sterilised and pasteurised, it’s Robert Rawles who played The Milkman in Keeping Up Appearances. Robert explains how he got the role, his first encounter with Dame Patricia Routledge and some of his most memorable moments on set.www.robrawles.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:59

S05 E09: The Rolls-Royce

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/29

Ready your nostrils for the finest upholstery and sheer sumptuousness of the ride, as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the ninth episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, The Rolls-Royce. Hyacinth is outraged when she comes second place with her freestyle floral decoration for a table centre piece comes second to Lydia Hawksworth who upstages her twice over with her brand new luxury car. Hyacinth decides to take revenge by recruiting Richard who ends up in a brush with the law.

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S05 BONUS E08: Hyacinth's Tidbits

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/23

In today’s bonus episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss Dame Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift's work outside of Keeping Up Appearances. Dame Patricia played Kitty in a number of sketches that may have inspired the character and traits of Hyacinth. Clive Swift gets caught in a bad mood during an interview and the Young Hyacinth spin-off is met with criticism from Jonathan.Watch the Kitty Sketches on

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49:39

S05 E08: A Barbecue At Violet's

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/22

Raid your wardrobe and prepare yourself for a superlative summer evening brimming with caviar, Champagne, quails’ eggs and cut glass finger bowls, as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the eighth episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, A Barbecue At Violet’s. Sister Violet is having marital troubles, so Hyacinth seizes the opportunity to throw a BBQ and invite Elizabeth and Emmet as a way of convincing him to involve her with the upcoming performance of The Boyfriend. Hosted on

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S05 BONUS E07: Behind the Candelabra with The Postman

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/16

In this special bonus episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith welcome the friendly and less terrified David Janson to the studio. David played The Postman in Keeping Up Appearances. They discuss David’s time outside Waney Elm with Patricia Routledge, as well as his other role in the live stage performance of Keeping Up Appearances and some interesting trips on the QE2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:10

S05 E07: The Boyfriend

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/15

Ready your vocals and do your best to impress as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the seventh episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, The Boyfriend. Emmet faces the full force of Hyacinth, as she tries to impress him and secure a place in the upcoming performance of the boyfriend. Daddy is on high alert at Camp Onlsow & Daisy, which requires Hyacinth to channel her inner General. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:33

S05 BONUS E06: Patricia Routledge's Musical Moments...

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/09

It’s the sixth episode of The Luxury Podcast complete with genuine bonus embellishments. William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss Dame Patricia Routledge’s musical accomplishments including her performance of ‘I Want To Sing In Opera’ on the British television show ‘Wogan’.Watch Patricia Routledge’s performance of ‘I Want To Sing In Opera’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReSlfsw5iJYWatch Patricia Routledge's performance of 'Marvellous Party' on YouTube:

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31:33

S05 E06: Country Estate Sale

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/08

Prepare yourself for a tipsy turn and grab your cheque book as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith ensure they are fully brushed up on the correct way to address His Lordship, as they discuss the sixth episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, Country Estate Sale. Richard is having sleepless nights as Hyacinth prepares for an auction at a lord’s country estate. Hyacinth seems unclear of how auctions work, as she believes paying more increases the luxury. Elizabeth and Emmet are headed on a

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27:40

S05 BONUS E05: Anarchic Hyacinth: Mr Blobby and the...

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/02

In this episode of the Luxury Podcast’s executive bonus edition, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss when another 90s hit TV character Mr Blobby pays Hyacinth and Richard a visit. In his usual fashion, disaster follows. William and Jonathan also take a look at a Dutch parody of Keeping Up Appearances.Mr Blobby meets Hyacinth Bucket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVU1Mq7i-8kDutch parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N2SPkJWWoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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45:43

S05 E05: Skis

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/05/01

Prepare ones self for a frosty reception, as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith hit the imaginary slopes, as they discuss the fifth episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, Skis. It’s Richard's birthday and despite his lack of excitement, Hyacinth has prepared a very special gift for his big day. So special in fact, she insists on taking him and his present on a tour for all to see. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S05 BONUS E04: Behind the Candelabra with The Vicar’s...

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/04/25

In this episode of the Luxury Podcast’s second weekly serving, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith are joined by a very special guest. It’s Marion Barron better known as The Vicar’s Wife! Marion takes William and Jonathan through the doors of the Vicarage and shares her experience of working on the hit sitcom. They discuss what The Vicar’s Wife might have been called over tea in the Royal Doulton with some executive munchettes, provided by Marion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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34:59

S05 E04: A Riverside Picnic

The Luxury Podcast ·

2024/04/24

Grab your dictionary and do your best to refuse our luxury invitation to a waterside supper with riparian entertainment, as William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith discuss the fourth episode of series 5 of Keeping Up Appearances, A Riverside Picnic. Hyacinth takes Richard on a day's outing by the river, much to the excitement of terrified neighbour Emmet. Hyacinth is inspired by this and plans a luxury day out and extends the invitation to her neighbours and the Vicar, who both fail to decline her

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