The Upchat Line. Mike Upchat (John Alderton). Copyright: Thames Television
The Upchat Line
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1977
- 7 episodes (1 series)
Mike Upchat, a writer who lives out of a locker on Marylebone station, has the rare ability to become any character that best fits the situation. Stars John Alderton.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
Mike's attempts at keeping up appearances catch up with him when he runs out of excuses for stopping an old teacher dropping in to visit at his mansion block address. Luckily, a chance street encounter proves to be of use.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 3rd October 1977
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| John Alderton | Mike Upchat |
| Liza Goddard | Fiona |
| Joyce Carey | Mrs. Cookson |
| Terence Alexander | Sir James Rothwell |
| Joan Benham | Lady Rothwell |
| Aimée Delamain | Miss Willoughby |
| Michael Ripper | Hardcastle |
| Keith Waterhouse | Writer |
| Robert Reed | Director |
| Robert Reed | Producer |
| Fred Turner | Editor |
| John Plant | Production Designer |
| Mike Batt | Composer |