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 19 - Tunnel Of Love

Will Charlie finally tell Caroline his true feelings?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 22nd February 1993
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 26th March 2013 5:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 27th March 2013 8:15am ITV3
Wednesday 13th November 2013 4:20pm ITV3
Thursday 15th May 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Wednesday 10th December 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 13th 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
Katherine Helmond Madame Alexandra
Ben Soames (as Benjamin Soames) Ben
Brenda Cowling The Nun
Robert L. Hughes (as Rob Hughes) Showman
Stan Nelson Showman
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Michele J. Wolff Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Nigel Miller Editor
Tony Ferris Production Designer
Sally Fincher Casting Director
Karen Evans Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Ray Wilson Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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