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

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 7 - Playing To Win

Caroline reckons it is Charlie's fault when Tom overdoes things for a gymnastics competition.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th April 1991
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 1st February 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Monday 4th February 2013 8:20am ITV3
Monday 23rd September 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 21st March 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Thursday 21st 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
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Stephen Curwick (as Steve Curwick) Writer
Carrie Honigblum Story
Michele Buehler Glazer Story
Renee Phillips Story
Production team
Mike Holgate 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
Dorinda Lamb Make-up Designer

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