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 9 - A Friend In Need

When a neighbour is jilted by her husband, she moves into Caroline's house and onto Caroline's housekeeper.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 29th April 1991
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 5th February 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Wednesday 6th February 2013 8:20am ITV3
Wednesday 25th September 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 25th March 2014 5:10pm ITV3
Tuesday 21st October 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 25th 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
Linda Hayden Actor
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Carrie Honigblum Writer
Michele Buehler Glazer Writer
Renee Phillips Writer
Cheri Steinkellner (as Cheri Eichen) Story
Bill Steinkellner 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

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