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
- Series 4, Episode 8 repeated tomorrow at 5:25pm on U&Drama
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Series 2, Episode 7 - Playing To Win
Caroline reckons it is Charlie's fault when Tom overdoes things for a gymnastics competition.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 15th April 1991
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Joe McGann | Charlie Burrows |
| Diana Weston | Caroline Wheatley |
| Honor Blackman | Laura West |
| Kellie Bright | Joanna Burrows |
| William Puttock | Tom Wheatley |
| Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Stephen Curwick (as Steve Curwick) | Writer |
| Carrie Honigblum | Story |
| Michele Buehler Glazer | Story |
| Renee Phillips | Story |
| 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 |
| Dorinda Lamb | Make-up Designer |