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 7 - Oh Baby, Oh Baby
Charlie and Caroline visit a fertility specialist who informs them that timing is crucial - so Caroline re-arranges her business diary to improve their chances. Incredibly, a baby is soon on the way - unfortunately, it is Joanna who is pregnant.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 14th October 1996
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
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| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 18th 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 |
| Robert Beck | Dan |
| Rosalind Ayres | Doctor |
| Milton Johns | Store Manager |
| Miranda Forbes | Nurse |
| Ken Cinnamon | Writer |
| Karen Wengrod | Writer |
| Colin Bostock-Smith | Writer (Adapted By) |
| 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 |