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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Series 1, Episode 7 - Growing Pains

With her 12th birthday just around the corner, and the need for her first bra, Jo's growing up - but can Charlie handle the realisation? Not likely!

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 10th July 1990
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 15th January 2013 5:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 16th January 2013 8:00am ITV3
Wednesday 4th September 2013 4:00pm ITV3
Tuesday 4th March 2014 5:05pm ITV3
Tuesday 30th September 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 4th September 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
Diane Holland Shop assistant
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Paul Robinson 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

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