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 5, Episode 6 - Wheel Of Fortune

Laura gets over-excited at a London casino and gambles away Caroline's most treasured possessions.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 14th October 1993
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Tuesday 21st November 2023 5:25pm 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
Stephen Greif Jason
Ingrid Wells Croupier
Gary De Sparham Mark
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
David Nathaniel Titcher Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Paul Spencer Executive Producer
Jenny Egner Editor
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Derek Constable Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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