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British Comedy Guide
The Upchat Line. Mike Upchat (John Alderton). Copyright: Thames Television
The Upchat Line

The Upchat Line

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1977
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Mike Upchat, a writer who lives out of a locker on Marylebone station, has the rare ability to become any character that best fits the situation. Stars John Alderton.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
John Alderton Mike Upchat
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
 7
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Terence Alexander Sir James Rothwell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
 1
Sydney Arnold Old Gentleman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
 1
Neville Barber Mr. Williams
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Henrietta Baynes Maggie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
James Belchamber Mr. Jones
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 1
Joan Benham Lady Rothwell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
 1
Margot Boyd Matron
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
Marc Boyle Speed Cop
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
Kathleen Byron Mrs. Johnson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
 1
Joyce Carey Mrs. Cookson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
 1
Geoffrey Chater Mr. Peabody
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Jeremy Child Harold Lambton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
 1
Gordon Christie 2nd Porter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
Margaret Courtenay Mrs. Butterwick
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Geoffrey Cousins Court Usher
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 1
Alexandra Dane Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Aimée Delamain Miss Willoughby
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
 1
Maurice Denham Mr. Walters
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
Arnold Diamond Clerk of the Court
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 1
Gabrielle Drake Angela Hardcastle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
 1
Ruth Dunning Magistrate
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 1
Sheila Felvin Girl in Shoes
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Ray Gatenby Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
Cheryl Gilham Girl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
 1
Liza Goddard Fiona
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
 1
Barrie Gosney (as Barrie Cosney) Laycock
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Ursula Granville Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Donald Groves Fred
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Brian Hawksley Hall Porter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
Daphne Heard Mrs. Burgess
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
 1
Valerie Holliman Tina
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Tony Hughes Albert
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Harold Innocent Bates
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 1
Juliette James Carol
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Susan Jameson Susan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
James Jebbia Schoolboy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Billy John Mr. Johnson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Annette Kerr Mrs. Hardcastle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
 1
Michael Kilgarriff Husband
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Denis Lill Oliver
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Sue Lloyd Mona Lisa
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 1
Judy Loe Wendy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
 1
Annette Lynton WPC Simmons
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 1
Beatrix Mackey Mrs. Mansfield
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Peter Mann Sergeant Rafferty
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 1
Ray Marioni Luigi
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
 1
Len Marten Commissionaire
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Gilly McIver Jane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Bernadette Milnes Polly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Hugh Morton Club Member
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
Robin Parkinson Simon
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Michael Ripper Hardcastle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
 1
Norman Robbins Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Leslie Sands Mr. Johnson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
 1
Diana Sowman Louise
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Pippa Sparkes Sarah Miller
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
 1
Michael Stainton (as Michael Stanton) Police Sergeant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 1
Stella Tanner Publican
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
 1
Ann Tirard Woman in Bedding
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
 1
Frank Tregear Barman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
Wanda Ventham Gwen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
 1
Antony Viccars Patient
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Keith Waterhouse Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
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Production team
Person Role Episode count
Robert Reed Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
 7
Robert Reed Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
 7
Dave Lewinton Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
 3
Fred Turner Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
  4. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
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John Plant Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
 7
Mike Batt Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Pulling
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Accommodation Address
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Casualty Ward
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The One That Got Away
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - One Good Turn
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Home Is The Hunter
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