The Upper Hand. Image shows from L to R: Joanna Burrows (Kellie Bright), Laura West (Honor Blackman), Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann), Tom Wheatley (William Puttock), Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston)
The Upper Hand
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1990 - 1996
- 94 episodes (7 series)
Charlie Burrows is an ex-footballer and single father who moves to the country and takes a job as housekeeper to a successful businesswoman. Stars Joe McGann, Diana Weston, Honor Blackman, Kellie Bright and William Puttock
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Series 1, Episode 11 - Just Like Charlie
Tom seems to be taking to Charlie as a bit of an idol: but he's also got himself in with the wrong crowd, and the police turn up at the front door. It all coincides with a particularly tricky campaign pitch for Caroline.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 6th August 1990
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| Joe McGann | Charlie Burrows |
| Diana Weston | Caroline Wheatley |
| Honor Blackman | Laura West |
| Kellie Bright | Joanna Burrows |
| William Puttock | Tom Wheatley |
| Nick Maloney | Policeman |
| Charles Pemberton | Mr. Bradshaw |
| Andrew Woodall | Steve (Caroline's colleague) |
| Susie Brann (as Susie Bran) | War Film Actress (Voice) |
| Andrew Woodall | War Film Actor (Voice) |
| Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Ken Cinnamon | Writer |
| Karen Wengrod | Writer |
| Martin Dennis | Director |
| Christopher Walker | Producer |
| Nigel Miller | Editor |
| Tony Ferris | Production Designer |
| Sally Fincher | Casting Director |
| James Dark | Costume Designer |
| Jeremy Hoare | Lighting Designer |
| Debbie Wiseman | Composer |
| Linda Wong | Graphics |