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 at 7:05am on Gold
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Series 1, Episode 4
Not all is well with Stephanie, running away from Tony on her school's open day. It seems that her parents' separation is having a greater effect than expected, and seeing her father arrive with the staff is the last straw in her embarrassment. Mrs Wembley makes a somewhat positive impression on the head of the Governors, however...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 25th September 1990
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Thursday 7th November 2024 at 9:30am on Gold
- Thursday 7th November 2024 at 12:40pm on Gold
- Friday 8th November 2024 at 7:05am on Gold
Cast & crew
Dennis Waterman | Tony Carpenter |
Sam Kelly | Sam |
Joan Sims | Fiona Wembley |
Jenna Russell | Maggie Lomax |
Judy Buxton | Ruth Carpenter |
Vanessa Hadaway | Stephanie Carpenter |
Michelle Hatch | Dawn |
Jenny Lee | Mrs Purvis |
Paul Arlington | Mr Purvis |
Peter Godwin | Waiter |
Joan Blackham | Miss Runcorn |
William Lucas | Sir Douglas Hoyle |
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 |