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Hyacinth and Richard take to the high seas aboard the QE2. A little luxury amid like-minded, socially acceptable people, the cruise is almost Hyacinth's dream come true. However, some unexpected passengers look set to threaten her enjoyment.

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New Year's Day 2026 18:05
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD

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Credits

Hyancinth Patricia Routledge
Richard Clive Swift
Onslow Geoffrey Hughes
Daisy Judy Cornwell
Rose Mary Millar
Elizabeth Josephine Tewson
Emmet David Griffin
Postman David Janson
Check In Girl Alice MacDonald
Holiday-maker Barry Bethell
Official at Docks Mark Brignal
Ship's Officer Michael Cochrane
Restaurant Manager Bernard Holley
Producer Harold Snoad
Director Harold Snoad
Writer Roy Clarke

Broadcasts

  • Boxing Day 1993 19:00
    BBC One London
  • Sun 18 Jun 2006 13:00
    BBC One Wales & Scotland only
  • Wed 27 Dec 2006 10:30
    BBC One South, Wales & Scotland only
  • Sun 6 Jan 2008 12:50
    BBC One
  • Sun 21 Dec 2008 12:30
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Mon 28 Dec 2009 11:50
    BBC One
  • Tue 21 Dec 2010 13:45
    BBC One
  • Christmas Eve 2011 12:30
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Mon 30 Dec 2024 20:00
    BBC Four
  • New Year's Day 2025 01:20
    BBC Four
  • New Year's Day 2026 18:05
    BBC Two England, HD, Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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