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 11 - She's My Girl

After accusing Charlie of stealing his girlfriend, Tom decides to move out.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 13th May 1991
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 7th February 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Friday 8th February 2013 8:20am ITV3
Friday 27th September 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 27th March 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Thursday 23rd October 2014 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 27th 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
Joanna Forest (as Joanna Morris) Katie Mackenzie
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Michele Buehler Glazer Writer
Renee Phillips Writer
Carrie Honigblum Story
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
Vee Layton Costume Designer

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