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 2, Episode 1 - Common Entrance

Jo has her heart set on a scholarship to elite boarding school St. Hilda's, and with a few strings pulled by Caroline she's sure to get in. Charlie, however, is nowhere near as enthusiastic.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 18th February 1991
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 23rd January 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Thursday 24th January 2013 8:20am ITV3
Friday 13th September 2013 4:05pm ITV3
Thursday 13th March 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Thursday 9th October 2014 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 13th 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
Janet Henfrey Dorothy Cooper (Headmistress)
Deddie Davies Mrs. Olive (Teacher with slide show)
Joanna Hall Camilla
Jennifer Croxton Parent
Bill Bingham Parent
Robin Browne Parent
Tim Meats Parent
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Tom Seeley Writer
Norm Gunzenhauser Writer
Production team
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
John Hunt Graphics

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