On The Up. Image shows from L to R: Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman), Ruth Carpenter (Judy Buxton). Copyright: BBC
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 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
| Dennis Waterman | Tony Carpenter |
| Sam Kelly | Sam |
| Joan Sims | Fiona Wembley |
| Jenna Russell | Maggie Lomax |
| Judy Buxton | Ruth Carpenter |
| Michelle Hatch | Dawn |
| Bob Larbey | Writer |
| 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 |