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 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

Cast
Joe McGann Charlie Burrows
Diana Weston Caroline Wheatley
Honor Blackman Laura West
Kellie Bright Joanna Burrows
William Puttock Tom Wheatley
Guest cast
Joanna Hall Camilla
Kate Treglown Mandy
Annabel Ryan Julia
Hayley Spencer Lucy
James Lance Actor
Brian McDermott Actor
Anne Clements Actor
Eileen Dunwoodie Actor
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Bud Wiser 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
Vee Layton Costume Designer

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