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 8 - No Place Like Home

Charlie and Caroline think about the pros and cons of starting their new life together in a new home, and it seems awfully tempting.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th February 1995
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Friday 15th 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
Russell Boulter Nigel
Peter Jones Mr. Baker
Robin Kermode Gary
Carole Lythgoe Jean
Claire Szekeres Katie
Hilary Townley Sally
Simon Corris Estate Agent
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Linda Teverbaugh (as Linda Va Salle) Writer
Michael Teverbaugh (as Mike Teverbaugh) Writer
Clay Graham Story
Michele J. Wolff Story
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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