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

Episode menu

Series 4, Episode 18 - Take Your Pick

Charlie's Auntie Pat and Laura fall for the same man, forcing Charlie and Caroline to take sides.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th February 1993
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 25th March 2013 5:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 26th March 2013 8:15am ITV3
Tuesday 12th November 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 13th November 2013 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 14th May 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 9th December 2014 6:00am ITV3
Friday 10th 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
Lynda Baron Auntie Pat
Neil Stacy Clifford
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Dawn Aldredge Writer
Mona Marshall 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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