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 9 - The Fugitive

Joanna is devastated to hear that, according to Charlie, her grandfather is in prison.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 15th December 1992
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 12th March 2013 5:20pm ITV3
Wednesday 13th March 2013 8:20am ITV3
Wednesday 30th October 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 31st October 2013 1:10am ITV3
Thursday 1st May 2014 5:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 25th November 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 30th October 2023 5:30pm 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
Anthony Newley Nick Murray
Andrew Livingston Weasel
Desmond Stokes Old Lag
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Cheri Steinkellner (as Cheri Eichen) Writer
Bill Steinkellner 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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