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 12 - The Anniversary

Charlie and Caroline celebrate his first anniversary as her housekeeper with a romantic meal.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 20th May 1991
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 8th February 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Monday 11th February 2013 8:20am ITV3
Monday 30th September 2013 4:20pm ITV3
Friday 28th March 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Friday 24th October 2014 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 28th 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
Katy Newell Nurse
Anne Reid Actor
John Carlin Actor
Michael Brogan Actor
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Robert Sternin Writer
Prudence Fraser Writer
Ellen Guylas 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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