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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - Albert's Benefit
Mike's shocked to hear that a doorman is about to retire, 35 years under his belt, with not so much as a handshake from his employer, and resolves to do something about it.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 17th October 1977
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| John Alderton | Mike Upchat |
| Margaret Courtenay | Mrs. Butterwick |
| Geoffrey Chater | Mr. Peabody |
| Valerie Holliman | Tina |
| Tony Hughes | Albert |
| Beatrix Mackey | Mrs. Mansfield |
| Neville Barber | Mr. Williams |
| Barrie Gosney (as Barrie Cosney) | Laycock |
| Billy John | Mr. Johnson |
| Ursula Granville | Secretary |
| Ann Tirard | Woman in Bedding |
| Sheila Felvin | Girl in Shoes |
| Norman Robbins | Policeman |
| James Jebbia | Schoolboy |
| Donald Groves | Fred |
| Keith Waterhouse | Writer |
| Robert Reed | Director |
| Robert Reed | Producer |
| Dave Lewinton | Editor |
| John Plant | Production Designer |
| Mike Batt | Composer |