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 5 - The One That Got Away
Charged with attempting to rob Peel Street Magistrates Court, Mike finds himself in front of a female who is not wholly disposed to his charms: the judge. He recounts a tale of window cleaners, sheep and orchestral picnics.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 24th October 1977
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| John Alderton | Mike Upchat |
| Ruth Dunning | Magistrate |
| Sue Lloyd | Mona Lisa |
| Harold Innocent | Bates |
| Arnold Diamond | Clerk of the Court |
| Annette Lynton | WPC Simmons |
| Michael Stainton (as Michael Stanton) | Police Sergeant |
| Geoffrey Cousins | Court Usher |
| James Belchamber | Mr. Jones |
| Peter Mann | Sergeant Rafferty |
| Keith Waterhouse | Writer |
| Robert Reed | Director |
| Robert Reed | Producer |
| Dave Lewinton | Editor |
| John Plant | Production Designer |
| Mike Batt | Composer |