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 4, Episode 14 - A Model Grandmother

When Laura appears in a magazine, Tom's chances of becoming form representative become very slim indeed.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 18th January 1993
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 19th March 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Wednesday 20th March 2013 8:20am ITV3
Wednesday 6th November 2013 4:10pm ITV3
Thursday 8th May 2014 5:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 3rd December 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 6th November 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
Martin Cochrane Bill
Benjamin Smith (as Ben Smith) Jason
Bethany Greenwood Nicola
Amber Gregory Clare
James Ives Oliver
William Mannering Adam
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Bud Wiser Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Nigel Miller Editor
Tony Ferris Production Designer
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Ray Wilson Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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