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
- 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 5, Episode 10 - The Far Pavilion
Charlie recalls pulling a few strings to get Tom work at a cricket ground - but also remembers how the young boy lost the job.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 11th November 1993
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
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| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 27th November 2023 | 5:25pm | Drama |
Cast & crew
| Joe McGann | Charlie Burrows |
| Diana Weston | Caroline Wheatley |
| Honor Blackman | Laura West |
| Kellie Bright | Joanna Burrows |
| William Puttock | Tom Wheatley |
| Lynda Baron | Auntie Pat |
| David Janson | Terry Cunningham |
| Simon Godwin | Steward |
| Orde Browne | Man at Cricket Match |
| Joanna Dolan | Autograph Hunter |
| Zoe Ebsworth | Autograph Hunter |
| Amy Rooney | Autograph Hunter |
| Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Clay Graham | Writer |
| Michele J. Wolff | Writer |
| Linda Teverbaugh (as Linda Va Salle) | Story |
| Michael Teverbaugh (as Mike Teverbaugh) | Story |
| Martin Shardlow | Director |
| Christopher Walker | Producer |
| Paul Spencer | Executive Producer |
| Jenny Egner | Editor |
| Sally Fincher | Casting Director |
| James Dark | Costume Designer |
| Ray Wilson | Lighting Designer |
| Debbie Wiseman | Composer |
| Tod Davies | Graphics |