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 3, Episode 10 - Family Ties

Charlie is suspicious of his father-in-law when he turns up out of the blue bringing expensive presents for Joanna.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 21st January 1992
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 22nd February 2013 5:15pm ITV3
Monday 25th February 2013 8:20am ITV3
Monday 14th October 2013 4:20pm ITV3
Friday 11th April 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Friday 7th November 2014 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 12th October 2023 5:30pm Drama
Friday 13th October 2023 3:05am 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
Anthony Newley Nick Murray
Graham Seed Thomas Retsin
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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