Keeping Up Appearances (1990): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Keeping Up Appearances first went out in October 1990 on BBC One. It ran until 1995, with 5 series and 40 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

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The details

First broadcast: 29 October 1990
Originally on: BBC One
On air: 1990–1995
Series: 5
Episodes: 40
Typical length: 30 minutes
Genres: Comedy
First episode: “Daddy's Accident”

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Keeping Up Appearances: quick answers

When did Keeping Up Appearances start?

On 29 October 1990, on BBC One.

How many episodes of Keeping Up Appearances are there?

40 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 5 series. The last aired in 1995.

Where can I watch Keeping Up Appearances now?

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Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.