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.
- Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Monday 3rd March at 9am on U&Gold
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3
Tony's booked a marquee at the county show to promote the business, but his choice of promotional staff quickly ruffles feathers at home - not least when he asks model Dawn, a long term friend, to help out.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 18th September 1990
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 9:00am on U&Gold
- Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 1:00pm on U&Gold
- Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 5:00pm on U&Gold
Cast & crew
| Dennis Waterman | Tony Carpenter |
| Sam Kelly | Sam |
| Joan Sims | Fiona Wembley |
| Jenna Russell | Maggie Lomax |
| Michelle Hatch | Dawn |
| Gillian Webb | Mrs Turner |
| Iain Rattray (as Ian Rattray) | Man |
| Peter Denyer | Mr Burton |
| Anne Clements | Lady |
| Richard Cripwell | Nigel |
| Adam Fahey | Charles |
| Bob Larbey | Writer |
| 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 |