Trivia / Hetty Wainthropp Investigates

• Playing Against Type: A moderate example, as both characters have somewhat matronly atmosphere to them and have dedicated long-suffering husbands - but Hetty is personality-wise completely different to Patricia Routledge's most famous prior role Hyacinth. Whereas Hyacinth is an oblivious social climber, Hetty is not only happily working class but also very astute.
• What Could Have Been: There was a fifth series planned but it ended up cancelled in 1998, much to the shock of the cast and crew.

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