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

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dinner For Two

Conflicted and cancelled dinner plans end up with Charlie and Caroline sharing a very romantic dinner for two at home alone.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 15th May 1990
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 9th January 2013 5:10pm ITV3
Thursday 29th August 2013 4:05pm ITV3
Wednesday 26th February 2014 5:25pm ITV3
Wednesday 24th September 2014 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 29th August 2023 5:20pm 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
Olivier Pierre Robert (French waiter)
Robert Swales Brian (Caroline's date)
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Bud Wiser 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

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