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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 3, Episode 9 - The Whiz Kid

Charlie is jealous of the time Caroline is spending with her new director.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 14th January 1992
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

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
Martin Clunes Paul
Emily Morgan Judy
Kate Corkery Chambermaid
Josephine Buchan Carol
Stephen Rose Hotel Guest
Zoe Greig Hotel Guest
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Joe Fisch Writer
Production team
Martin Dennis 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
Tod Davies Graphics

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