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 2 - First Date

Laura persuades Charlie to ask Caroline out on a date.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 12th November 1991
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 12th February 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Wednesday 13th February 2013 8:20am ITV3
Wednesday 2nd October 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 3rd October 2013 1:05am ITV3
Tuesday 1st April 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 28th October 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 2nd October 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
Gareth Marks Andy Drake
Thomas Lockyer Simon
Regina Freedman Waitress
William Lawrance Phil
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Daniel Palladino 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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