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 6
Maggie returns in good spirits, but Sam can't get a word in for interruptions. Ruth calls a family summit over Stephanie's time staying at Tony's mum's, and lets a secret slip. Tony in turn is on the precipice of drastic action, but news stops him in his tracks...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 2nd November 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 |
| Vanessa Hadaway | Stephanie Carpenter |
| Michelle Hatch | Dawn |
| Pauline Letts | Tony's Mum |
| John Harding | Stephen |
| 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 |