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 13 - Pillow Talk

Caroline finally reveals her true feelings for Charlie - in her sleep.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 11th February 1992
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 27th February 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Thursday 28th February 2013 8:25am ITV3
Thursday 17th October 2013 4:10pm ITV3
Wednesday 16th April 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Wednesday 12th November 2014 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 17th 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
Geff Francis Jim
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Ken Cinnamon Writer
Karen Wengrod Writer
Martin Dennis Writer (Additional Material)
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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