Another wonderful post featuring Patricia Routledge—best known to many as Hyacinth Bucket from Keeping Up Appearances, but also a truly remarkable singer and actress. In this clip from The Pirates of Penzance, she takes on “When Frederic Was a Little Lad” with her trademark wit, crystal-clear diction, and comedic sparkle. Gilbert & Sullivan’s operettas demand both vocal skill and razor-sharp timing, and Routledge delivers both effortlessly. It’s such a delight to be reminded that behind the sitc