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 6 - Charlie's Auntie's Uncle

Charlie begins to regret helping out a young tearaway when Joanna gets too friendly with him.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 24th November 1992
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 7th March 2013 5:15pm ITV3
Friday 8th March 2013 8:20am ITV3
Friday 25th October 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 28th April 2014 5:15pm ITV3
Thursday 20th 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
Hayley Spencer Lucy
Lynda Baron Auntie Pat
Charlie Creed-Miles Al
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Lee Aronsohn 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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