On The Up
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1990 - 1992
- 19 episodes (3 series)
Self-made millionaire Tony Carpenter lives in a large house with permanent staff, but he's not forgotten his Cockney roots. Stars Dennis Waterman, Sam Kelly, Joan Sims, Jenna Russell, Judy Buxton and more.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2
Tony's Mum's moving in - for a trial period only, of course. Ruth, meanwhile, is trying her best to be tolerant and friendly, but no one is quite able to put their preconceptions aside and the house starts feeling very, very small indeed!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 13th September 1991
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Dennis Waterman | Tony Carpenter |
| Sam Kelly | Sam |
| Joan Sims | Fiona Wembley |
| Jenna Russell | Maggie Lomax |
| Judy Buxton | Ruth Carpenter |
| Michelle Hatch | Dawn |
| Pauline Letts | Tony's Mum |
| Margot Field | Mrs Gulliver |
| Bob Larbey | Writer |
| Gareth Gwenlan | Director |
| Gareth Gwenlan | Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| John Dunstan | Editor |
| Chris Pemsel | Production Designer |
| Philip Lester | Costume Designer |
| Cheryl Wright | Make-up Designer |
| Ron Bristow | Lighting Designer |
| Dennis Waterman | Composer |