The Father Christmas Suit
Seasonal special of the sitcom. Hyacinth decides that Richard should help distribute gifts to the old folk at the church hall dressed as Father Christmas.
Hyacinth has decided that as it is Christmas, Richard should help distribute gifts to the old people at the church hall, dressed as Father Christmas. Richard goes to show Elizabeth and Emmet, and he and Emmet proceed to get incredibly drunk.
Meanwhile, Rose has a new boyfriend called Mr Sudbury, and Onslow and Daisy watch in amazement as Mr Sudbury and Rose dance down the road.
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Hyacinth's Christmas Post
Duration: 00:50
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Hyacinth | Patricia Routledge |
| Richard | Clive Swift |
| Elizabeth | Josephine Tewson |
| Emmet | David Griffin |
| Onslow | Geoffrey Hughes |
| Daisy | Judy Cornwell |
| Rose | Mary Millar |
| Vicar | Jeremy Gittins |
| Mr Thorgunby | Mark Brackenbury |
| Postman | Robert Packham |
| Mr Sudbury | Tony Kemp |
| Dog | Alice |
| Writer | Roy Clarke |
| Producer | Harold Snoad |
| Director | Harold Snoad |
Broadcasts
Christmas Day 1991 20:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One London- New Year's Day 2007 13:05
- Sun 28 Dec 2008 13:55Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Scotland
- Wed 23 Dec 2009 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland
- Thu 22 Dec 2011 14:30
Mon 20 Dec 2021 21:00- Fri 23 Dec 2022 19:30
- Mon 18 Dec 2023 20:00
- Monday 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England, HD, Wales HD, Northern Ireland HD, Northern Ireland & 1 more only
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