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 9 - Who's The Boss?

Caroline is giving Charlie a hard time for spending too much time with his mates. He exaggerates a sporting injury to get out of going to the ballet with her. Unfortunately Caroline returns to find Charlie and the lads playing cards.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 4th November 1993
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 24th 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
Dave Atkins Pixie (Charlie's bar-prop friend)
Charlie Creed-Miles Al
Patrick Murray Joey
Roy Holder Bernie
David Kitchener Justin
Susanna Clemm (as Susanna Klemm) Pizza Girl
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Linda Teverbaugh (as Linda Va Salle) Writer
Michael Teverbaugh (as Mike Teverbaugh) Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Paul Spencer Executive Producer
Nigel Miller Editor
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Ray Wilson Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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