British Comedy Guide
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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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Joe McGann Charlie Burrows
Diana Weston Caroline Wheatley
Honor Blackman Laura West
Kellie Bright Joanna Burrows
William Puttock Tom Wheatley
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By) (Series 1-6)
Production team
Martin Dennis Director (Series 1-3)
Martin Shardlow Director (Series 4-6)
Michael Owen Morris Director (Series 7)
Christopher Walker Producer
Paul Spencer Executive Producer (Series 5-6)
Richard Boden Executive Producer (Series 7)
Jenny Egner Editor (Series 1-2 & 4-5)
Nigel Miller Editor (Series 2-7)
Tony Ferris Production Designer (Series 1-4 & 6-7)
Sally Fincher Casting Director
Karen Evans Casting Director (Series 7)
James Dark Costume Designer (Series 1-6)
Lyn Harvey Costume Designer (Series 7)
Jeremy Hoare Lighting Designer (Series 1-3)
Ray Wilson Lighting Designer (Series 4-6)
Derek Constable Lighting Designer (Series 7)
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Linda Wong Graphics (Series 1)
John Hunt Graphics (Series 2)
Tod Davies Graphics (Series 3-7)
Martin Cohan Creator
Blake Hunter Creator

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