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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 shows off the costume at Elizabeth and Emmet's house, but 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 the pair dance down the road.

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29 minutes

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Tue 23 Dec 202501:45
BBC Four

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Credits

HyacinthPatricia Routledge
RichardClive Swift
ElizabethJosephine Tewson
EmmetDavid Griffin
OnslowGeoffrey Hughes
DaisyJudy Cornwell
RoseMary Millar
VicarJeremy Gittins
Mr ThorgunbyMark Brackenbury
PostmanRobert Packham
Mr SudburyTony Kemp
DogAlice
WriterRoy Clarke
ProducerHarold Snoad
DirectorHarold Snoad

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 199120:50
    BBC One London
  • New Year's Day 200713:05
    BBC One
  • Sun 28 Dec 200813:55
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Wed 23 Dec 200915:00
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Thu 22 Dec 201114:30
    BBC One
  • Mon 20 Dec 202121:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 23 Dec 202219:30
    BBC Four
  • Mon 18 Dec 202320:00
    BBC Four
  • Mon 23 Dec 202418:30
    BBC Two England, HD, Wales HD, Northern Ireland HD, Northern Ireland & 1 more only
  • Mon 22 Dec 202520:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 23 Dec 202501:45
    BBC Four

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