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On The Up. Image shows from L to R: Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman), Ruth Carpenter (Judy Buxton). Copyright: BBC
On The Up

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.

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Series 3, Episode 2

Ruth snaps at Maggie's latest needling and fires her. When Tony stands his ground against the move, she storms off to the London flat, and Maggie decides she's in need of a holiday anyway.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 5th October 1992
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Dennis Waterman Tony Carpenter
Sam Kelly Sam
Joan Sims Fiona Wembley
Jenna Russell Maggie Lomax
Judy Buxton Ruth Carpenter
Michelle Hatch Dawn
Writing team
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Paul Harrison Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
John Wilkinson Editor
Moira Knowles Editor
Anthony Ainsworth Production Designer
Anna Stubley Costume Designer
Jane Walker Make-up Designer
Terry Brett Lighting Designer
Dennis Waterman Composer

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