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 11 - The Proposal

When her accountant pops the question, Caroline looks to Charlie for advice.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 28th January 1992
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 25th February 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 26th February 2013 8:30am ITV3
Tuesday 15th October 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 14th April 2014 5:15pm ITV3
Monday 10th November 2014 6:00am ITV3
Friday 13th October 2023 5:30pm 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
Simon Williams Geoffrey
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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