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 9 - Hard Times

Charlie fears he may be staring financial ruin in the face and launches an economy drive determined to cut down on family expenses.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Tuesday 2nd January 2024 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 3rd January 2024 2:00am 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
Nigel Davenport Mr. Hamilton
Robert Beck Dan
Dale Winton TV Announcer
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Gene Braunstein Writer
Michele J. Wolff 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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