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.

On The Up - The Complete Collection

Join Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman) for the complete series of Bob Larbey's On The Up, along with his trusty hired help Mrs Wembley (Joan Sims), Sam (Sam Kelly) and Maggie (Jenna Russell).

Having made his fortune from an executive car hire business, Tony's humble beginnings in the East End of London are long gone and as far as his wife is concerned good riddance too! His daughter hardly speaks to him and his mum just can't get used to the well-to-do lifestyle.

Ever the successful businessman if only he could apply the same formula to his marriage and family relationships, life would be a lot easier.

Follow this comical bunch of characters through trials and tribulations, in this entertaining sitcom about life when it's on the up!

Contains all episodes from Series 1-3.

First released: Monday 6th March 2023

  • Distributor: BBC
  • Region: 2 & 4
  • Discs: 3
  • Minutes: 550
  • Subtitles: English
  • Catalogue: BBCDVD4540

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