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 3 - Cheers
Joanna is smuggled home sloshed after a party and her secret is safe until Tom takes it upon himself to grass her to the whole household. Charlie's so concerned that he promises to renounce the demon drink himself if Joanna will do the same and even swears he will sit through a boxing match on TV without a beer.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 23rd September 1993
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 16th 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 |
| Dave Atkins | Pixie (Charlie's bar-prop friend) |
| Annabel Ryan | Julia |
| Kelly Frost | Becky |
| Jonathan Kydd | Philly |
| Patrick Murray | Joey |
| Ross Martin | Tim |
| Xavier Duran | Philip |
| Tim Stanley | Eric |
| Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Claylene Jones | Writer |
| 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 |