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 6, Episode 1 - Moonlighting

Charlie is anxious to prove that he's not a kept man, despite being engaged to his boss.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 6th January 1995
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Wednesday 6th December 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
Roy MacReady Head Waiter
Adam Bareham Ted
Joanna Hole Elaine
John Baddeley James
Su Douglas Rosemary
Perry Benson Terry
Petrina Derrington Maggie
Gillian Tompkins Gaye
Marie Critchley Lyn
Jonathan Wrather Steve
Chloe Buswell Zoe
Geoffrey Swann Auctioneer
Gabrielle Barr Hostess
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Danny Kallis Writer
Phil Doran Writer
Bob Rosenfarb Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Paul Spencer Executive 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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