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On The Up. Image shows from L to R: Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman), Ruth Carpenter (Judy Buxton). Copyright: BBC
On The Up

On The Up

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1990 - 1992
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

Self-made millionaire Tony Carpenter lives in a large house with permanent staff, but he's not forgotten his Cockney roots. Stars Dennis Waterman, Sam Kelly, Joan Sims, Jenna Russell, Judy Buxton and more.

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Series 1, Episode 2

Tony's dealt a blow when Stephanie doesn't want him to visit her school open day, and a nasty shock when his hardened socialist mother is hospitalised.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 11th September 1990
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Tuesday 5th November 2024 at 9:00am on Gold
  2. Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 7:30am on Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Dennis Waterman Tony Carpenter
Sam Kelly Sam
Joan Sims Fiona Wembley
Jenna Russell Maggie Lomax
Judy Buxton Ruth Carpenter
Guest cast
Dora Bryan Tony's Mum
Writing team
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Rob Poole Editor
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Oliver Bayldon Production Designer
Philip Lester Costume Designer
Sallie Jaye Make-up Designer
Henry Barber Lighting Designer
Dennis Waterman Composer

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