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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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Series 2, Episode 5 - Cupid's Arrows

Tom plays Cupid and tries to bring Charlie and Caroline closer together.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 18th March 1991
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 5:30pm on U&Drama

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
Conor Chamberlain Girl in Restaurant
Anthony Dunn Man in Restaurant
Alastair Haley Actor
Leslie Clack Actor
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Paul Robinson Hunter Writer
Production team
Mike Holgate Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Nigel Miller Editor
Tony Ferris Production Designer
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Jeremy Hoare Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
John Hunt Graphics

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