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 5 - Father Of The Bride Part One

Charlie has a run-in with Joanna's new boyfriend - and the encounter threatens to make sparks fly.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd February 1995
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Tuesday 12th 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
Roger Walker Jim
Patricia Brake Peg
Robert Beck Dan
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Clay Graham Writer
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
Keith Reed Lighting Designer

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