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 2, Episode 2 repeated tomorrow at 5:30pm on U&Drama
Streaming rank this week: 3,155
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Series 2, Episode 9 - A Friend In Need
When a neighbour is jilted by her husband, she moves into Caroline's house and onto Caroline's housekeeper.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 29th April 1991
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Tuesday 19th November 2024 at 5:25pm on U&Drama
Cast & crew
| Joe McGann | Charlie Burrows |
| Diana Weston | Caroline Wheatley |
| Honor Blackman | Laura West |
| Kellie Bright | Joanna Burrows |
| William Puttock | Tom Wheatley |
| Linda Hayden | Actor |
| Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Carrie Honigblum | Writer |
| Michele Buehler Glazer | Writer |
| Renee Phillips | Writer |
| Cheri Steinkellner (as Cheri Eichen) | Story |
| Bill Steinkellner | 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 |