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 3, Episode 1 - Bedtime Story

Joanna looks forward to spending a week working with Charlie but soon wishes she was back at school.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 5th November 1991
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 11th February 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 12th February 2013 8:20am ITV3
Tuesday 1st October 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 31st March 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Monday 27th October 2014 6:00am ITV3
Friday 29th September 2023 5:20pm 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
Jill Benedict Becky Barnes
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Ellen Guylas 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
Tod Davies Graphics

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