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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Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 4 - Wedding Bells Part 2

Caroline is prepared for a custody battle while in Cannes for her ex-husband's wedding but Tom unwittingly saves the day.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 11th March 1991
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 29th January 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Wednesday 30th January 2013 8:15am ITV3
Wednesday 18th September 2013 4:05pm ITV3
Tuesday 18th March 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 14th October 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 18th 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
Nicky Henson Michael Wheatley
David Shirley Usher
Steven Brough Party Guest
Sheridan Forbes Actor
Claude Le Saché Actor
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Robert Sternin Writer
Prudence Fraser Writer
Production team
Martin Dennis Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Jenny Egner Editor
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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