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
- 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 7, Episode 5 - Nobody's Child
Millicent Martin guest stars as a singer and old friend of Laura's who offers her the chance to tour with her for two years, much to Charlie's delight.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 30th September 1996
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
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| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 16th January 2024 | 5:25pm | Drama |
Cast & crew
| Joe McGann | Charlie Burrows |
| Diana Weston | Caroline Wheatley |
| Honor Blackman | Laura West |
| Kellie Bright | Joanna Burrows |
| William Puttock | Tom Wheatley |
| Millicent Martin | Dolly Hamp |
| Marcia Warren | Jean |
| Max Harvey | Harry |
| Colin Bostock-Smith | Writer |
| Michael Owen Morris | Director |
| Christopher Walker | Producer |
| Richard Boden | Executive Producer |
| Nigel Miller | Editor |
| Tony Ferris | Production Designer |
| Sally Fincher | Casting Director |
| Karen Evans | Casting Director |
| Lyn Harvey | Costume Designer |
| Derek Constable | Lighting Designer |
| Debbie Wiseman | Composer |
| Tod Davies | Graphics |