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

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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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Briefless Encounter

An unexpected caller at the front door has an up-front proposition for Charlie - she also happens to be Laura's psychology professor! Meanwhile, Caroline's busy work schedule leads to an embarrassing encounter in the bathroom.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 8th May 1990
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 8th January 2013 5:10pm ITV3
Wednesday 28th August 2013 3:55pm ITV3
Tuesday 25th February 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 23rd September 2014 6:00am ITV3
Friday 25th August 2023 5:25pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Joe McGann Charlie Burrows
Diana Weston Caroline Wheatley
Honor Blackman Laura West
Kellie Bright Joanna Burrows
William Puttock Tom Wheatley
Guest cast
Kate Harper Ingrid Lindstrom (Laura's Professor)
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Martin Cohan Writer
Blake Hunter Writer
Production team
Martin Dennis Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Jenny Egner Editor
Tony Ferris Production Designer
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Jeremy Hoare Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Linda Wong Graphics
Martin Cohan Creator
Blake Hunter Creator

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