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.

Episode menu

Series 3, Episode 3

All of the drivers and office staff are coming down with heavy colds, and with Maggie away Dawn takes up her position as temporary secretary - a job for which she is far less than suited!

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 12th October 1992
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Dennis Waterman Tony Carpenter
Sam Kelly Sam
Joan Sims Fiona Wembley
Michelle Hatch Dawn
Pauline Letts Tony's Mum
Fiona Mollison Jane Webster
Guest cast
Bunny May Barry
Su Lin Looi (as Su-Lin Looi) Sharon
Shaun Curry Gardener
John D. Collins Drunken Guest
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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