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
- Series 2, Episode 8 repeated Monday at 5:25pm on U&Drama
Streaming rank this week: 3,320
Episode menu
- Series 1, Episode 3 - Dinner For Two
Conflicted and cancelled dinner plans end up with Charlie and Caroline sharing a very romantic dinner for two at home alone.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 15th May 1990
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Joe McGann | Charlie Burrows |
| Diana Weston | Caroline Wheatley |
| Honor Blackman | Laura West |
| Kellie Bright | Joanna Burrows |
| William Puttock | Tom Wheatley |
| Olivier Pierre | Robert (French waiter) |
| Robert Swales | Brian (Caroline's date) |
| Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Bud Wiser | Writer |
| Martin Dennis | Director |
| Christopher Walker | Producer |
| Jenny Egner | Editor |
| Tony Ferris | Production Designer |
| Sally Fincher | Casting Director |
| James Dark | Costume Designer |
| Jeremy Hoare | Lighting Designer |
| Debbie Wiseman | Composer |
| Linda Wong | Graphics |