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
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Babysitter
Charlie persuades a reluctant Caroline to let Joanna babysit, but a drama with the kitchen sink gets her into hot water.
Notes
This episode was originally scheduled to air on 25th March but postponed, and due to confusion in the intervening years is often erroneously listed as being a two-episode story.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 8th April 1991
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Wednesday 30th January 2013 | 5:20pm | ITV3 |
Thursday 31st January 2013 | 5:20pm | ITV3 |
Friday 1st February 2013 | 8:15am | ITV3 |
Friday 20th September 2013 | 3:50pm | ITV3 |
Thursday 20th March 2014 | 5:25pm | ITV3 |
Thursday 16th October 2014 | 6:00am | ITV3 |
Friday 17th October 2014 | 6:00am | ITV3 |
Wednesday 20th September 2023 | 5:25pm | Drama |
Cast & crew
Joe McGann | Charlie Burrows |
Diana Weston | Caroline Wheatley |
Honor Blackman | Laura West |
Kellie Bright | Joanna Burrows |
William Puttock | Tom Wheatley |
Joanna Hall | Camilla |
Kate Treglown | Mandy |
Annabel Ryan | Julia |
Hayley Spencer | Lucy |
James Lance | Actor |
Brian McDermott | Actor |
Anne Clements | Actor |
Eileen Dunwoodie | Actor |
Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
Bud Wiser | Writer |
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 |