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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

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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Episode menu

- Series 6, Episode 13 - Second Thoughts

Charlie makes last minute preparations to get married, but a mystery illness on the eve of the big day prompts him to fear he may be developing an allergy to his bride-to-be.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 31st March 1995
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Joe McGann Charlie Burrows
Diana Weston Caroline Wheatley
Honor Blackman Laura West
Kellie Bright Joanna Burrows
William Puttock Tom Wheatley
Guest cast
Adam Bareham Ted
Joanna Hole Elaine
Robert Beck Dan
Robert McBain Doctor Thomas
Nicholas Pritchard Larry
Emma Cunniffe Nurse
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Adam I. Lapidus (as Adam Lapidus) Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Paul Spencer Executive Producer
Tony Ferris Production Designer
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Ray Wilson Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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