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The Upchat Line. Mike Upchat (John Alderton). Copyright: Thames Television
The Upchat Line

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.

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Press clippings

John Alderton showed unusual character in not making Upchat a good lad at heart. Robert Reed's wit kept Waterhouse's top humming merrily and, talking of humming, Mike Batt has written a catchy signature tune, too.

Nancy Banks-Smith, The Guardian, 27th September 1977

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