Publisher's Note Hyacinth Bucket... beloved of millions of Public TV's viewers... is a formidable pillar of society on the Avenue where she lives. She fulfils her social obligations with a style all her own and a relentless tenacity which is incomprehensible, not only to her dear husband Richard, but also to all those whose grip on the social ladder of success is more fragile than her own. Hyacinth Bucket's Hectic Social Calendar reveals for the first time exactly how Hyacinth's hectic life is organized, how her renowned candle light suppers are an inspiration to social hostesses everywhere and how mingling with the top strata of society has become an everyday part of her existence... and much more.