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 4 - Summoned To The Head

Caroline's delight when Tom is promoted at school soon ends in dismay.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 10th November 1992
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 5th March 2013 5:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 6th March 2013 8:25am ITV3
Wednesday 23rd October 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 24th April 2014 5:20pm ITV3
Tuesday 18th November 2014 6:00am ITV3

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
Ian Lindsay Headmaster
Leo Gregory Henry
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
John Donley Writer
Clay Graham 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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