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 7 - Wheels

Charlie is overwhelmed by Caroline's birthday present.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 17th December 1991
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 19th February 2013 5:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 20th February 2013 8:05am ITV4
Wednesday 9th October 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 8th April 2014 5:25pm ITV3
Tuesday 4th November 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 9th 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
Doug Fisher Dan
Bobby Bragg Ron
Caroline Strong Skye
Nick Sutton Mike
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Alan Mandel 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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