Pope Benedict XVI was a “big fan of Keeping Up Appearances would even pose as Hyacinth Bucket

The late Pope Benedict XVI. was reportedly a big fan of the ’90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, which was revealed in a new documentary.

The comedy followed the trials and tribulations of snobby lady Patricia Routledge’s character Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced “bouquet”) as she attempted to climb the social ladder.

And the former leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away last year, was such a fan that he was said to even be mimicking the character’s iconic phone catchphrase.

Vatican residence: The late Pope Benedict XVI. was reportedly a big fan of the ’90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, which was revealed in a new documentary (Dame Patricia Routledge pictured on the show).

According to the documentary, “There’s a rumor that Pope Benedict made an impression of Hyacinth’s phone catchphrase: ‘Hello, this is the Bouquet residence’.”

And Keeping Up Appearances: 30 Years Of Laughs, which airs Friday night, also revealed that the show had some other very famous fans.

With Dame Patricia saying: “We were one of the Queen Mother’s favorite sitcoms, which was lovely and the Queen enjoyed it too.”

“The Pope of the Catholic Church Speaks!”: And the former leader of the Catholic Church was such a fan that he’s been said to even emulate the character’s iconic phone cracker

Comedy Gold: The comedy followed the trials and tribulations of snobby lady Patricia Routledge’s character Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced “bouquet”) as she attempted to climb the social ladder (pictured with co-star Clive Swift)

Before adding, “Hyacinth would have been indescribably flattered, and why not.”

The BBC show ran for five series between 1990 and 1995 and was listed among Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Sitcoms of All Time in 2001.

It comes after the show received viewer discretion for its release on the BritBox streaming service in 2021.

Big fans: The late Queen and Queen Mother (pictured in 1985) were also reportedly big fans of the comedy

Featuring the family sitcom with multiple jokes that have gotten in the way of modern network bosses.

In one episode, Hyacinth and her husband visit their sister in the country and meet a noble, articulate man.

Hyacinth then tells her husband that the stranger is “quent,” meaning eloquent, and “quent like a four-pound note.”

Shock: It comes after the popular sitcom was awarded a viewer discretion for its release on the BritBox streaming service

In another episode, many of the show’s characters make jokes about a Pole questioning his right to live in Britain.

As a result, Britbox has now added a disclaimer warning viewers that the series “contains era language and attitudes that could be offensive,” reports the Daily Star.

Streaming service ITV and BBC said: “We are constantly reviewing and updating BritBox’s program catalogue.

“Since our launch in November 2019, programs on the service that contain potentially sensitive language or attitudes of their time have included appropriate warnings to ensure the proper guidance is in place for viewers who choose to watch on-demand.”

MailOnline has contacted BritBox for further comments at this time.

Modern Audience: The family sitcom features several jokes that have gotten in the way of modern network bosses