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 8 - The Honeymooners

An ex-girlfriend causes problems for Charlie when he takes Caroline to a footballers' reunion.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 7th January 1992
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 20th February 2013 5:15pm ITV4
Thursday 21st February 2013 8:05am ITV3
Thursday 10th October 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 9th April 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Wednesday 5th November 2014 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 10th 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
Jacqueline Beatty Betty
Eamonn Walker Key
Dean Harris Mike
Jonathan Stratt Davey
Nina Thomas Pam
Malcolm Tomlinson Porter
Flip Webster Hotel Guest
Kevin Keegan Self
Writing team
Gene Braunstein Writer
Tony Bagley Writer (Adapted By)
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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