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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Unassuming house was seen by millions on beloved 90s BBC show – but would you recognise it?
A HOUSE which featured in a classic 90s sitcom seems inconspicuous in a sleepy town - but do you recognise it? Clue: The main character insisted her name was pronounced ' Bouqet '. 3 3 An unassuming house was seen by millions on the iconic comedy Keeping Up Appearances. The property is situated in Binley Woods, Coventry, and featured regularly on the BBC1 comedy. The show followed shameless social climber Hyacinth Bucket, who was played by Dame Patricia Routledge, now 96. Hyacinth was accompanied by her henpecked husband Richard, played by late acting legend Clive Smith. Next door to the Buckets lived upper-middle class characters Elizabeth, and her brother Emmet, with whom Hyacinth competed against. The show was written by Roy Clarke, who also penned Open All Hours, and ran between 1990 and 1995. It easily ranks as one of the UK's most treasured vintage comedies, and has been sold almost 1,000 times to overseas broadcasters. And the property where Elizabeth and Emet lived still remains, having gone on the market for £495,000 in 2019. The four bedroom detached house's exterior was visible to viewers of the show. Annabel Dixon, writing on property website Zoopla said: "Hyacinth was often name-dropping her sister Violet, who 'had a Mercedes, swimming pool, sauna and room for a pony.' Unassuming corner shop was seen by millions on classic 70s sitcom - but would you recognise it? "So the grande dame would surely approve of this unusual opportunity to snap up the home of her twitchy neighbours, Elizabeth and Emmett. "Its features include a landscaped garden, heated swimming pool, hot tub and wooden summer house.' The real life owner of the house where the Buckets lived in the show, Rosemary Healey, has lived in the property for 47 years. She told CoventryLive what it's like living in a house which was part of a cult classic: "I've been here for 45 years and I was at work when the BBC first came round to ask about filming at my home. "My son answered the door and told me they would come back the next day, which they did. "They had contacted estate agents in the city looking for a property to film as Hyacinth's home. "Mine was chosen because, before we had the extension, you could talk door-to-door with my next door neighbour." The show may be 35 years old, but Mrs Healy says this doesn't stop fans coming to pay a visit to the property. "We get lots of people coming to take photos and occasionally get people knocking on the door," she said. "It's never been a problem though." While the Binley Wood houses were used for external shots, most of the indoor scenes were filmed in a studio in London. Nearby Warwickshire town Leamington Spa was also used for some filming.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Saudi deal aims to grow food packaging sector
Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global packaging firm Sidel to evaluate the establishment of advanced packaging operations within the Kingdom. The agreement, signed in Paris during an official ministerial visit to France, aims to support the localisation of high-tech manufacturing capabilities and strengthen the food and beverage packaging sector. The MoU was formalised by Eng. Saleh AlSolami, CEO of the Saudi National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), and Clive Smith, Executive Vice President of Customer Management for Asia, Oceania, and Africa at Sidel. The signing was attended by Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and Sidel CEO Pietro Cassani. The agreement outlines a plan to jointly assess the feasibility of establishing local production and services in Saudi Arabia. This is in response to increasing demand within the Kingdom's food and beverage packaging market, a sector viewed as central to broader industrial growth under the Vision 2030 framework. By localising advanced packaging technologies, the partnership seeks to facilitate knowledge transfer and enhance industrial self-sufficiency. According to officials, Sidel's global expertise could help the Kingdom develop competitive capabilities across strategic sectors. The deal forms part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to attract foreign direct investment and deepen cooperation with multinational companies. The NIDC described the agreement as a step toward building long-term, value-added partnerships that promote economic diversification and private sector development. The Minister's visit to France also includes meetings with senior executives from leading industrial firms such as Airbus, Safran, and Lesaffre. These discussions are intended to explore further cooperation in high-tech sectors and support the Kingdom's broader industrial strategy. Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an attractive environment for global investors in manufacturing and packaging. Officials highlighted the availability of financial incentives, skilled local talent, and regulatory support designed to enable the localisation of international supply chains. The Sidel agreement reflects a broader ambition to enhance the Kingdom's industrial base by partnering with companies that bring innovation, advanced processes, and long-term investment potential. The initiative is expected to support local manufacturers and help reduce reliance on imported packaging solutions. "New Saudi deal aims to grow food packaging sector" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Saudi Arabia and Sidel sign MOU to explore local packaging operations
Saudi Arabia and packaging solutions company Sidel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Paris, France, to explore the development of packaging operations within the kingdom. The deal was signed during the Saudi minister of industry and mineral resources' official visit to France. The MOU was signed by Saudi National Industrial Development Center CEO Saleh AlSolami and Sidel Customer Management AOA executive vice-president Clive Smith. The deal reflects Saudi Arabia's intent to attract global partners to localise advanced manufacturing. It is part of efforts to foster technology transfer within key industrial sectors in the country. AlSolami said: 'Sidel is a global leader in the packaging solutions market and a source of valuable sectoral knowledge. 'This partnership supports our ambition to build globally competitive industrial capabilities across strategic sectors. We welcome partners who share our long-term vision and are ready to invest in Saudi Arabia's industrial base and people.' The MOU includes a joint evaluation of establishing local services and training programmes. This assessment will focus on meeting the needs of the food and beverage packaging market. The move aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and private-sector development. National Industrial Development Program industrial services vice-president Yousef Dhahi said: 'Our partnership with Sidel was established after a thorough assessment of market needs and the expectation for significant value-added contributions to manufacturers in Saudi Arabia. 'Sidel has been in high demand among many manufacturers in the food and beverage sector.' In January this year, Sidel unveiled a packaging solution built for high-speed output, using 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate for still beverages such as water and juice. "Saudi Arabia and Sidel sign MOU to explore local packaging operations" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
