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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 4, Episode 13 - Working Girls

Joanna looks forward to spending a week working with Charlie, but soon wishes she was back at school.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 11th January 1993
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Monday 30th December 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
Annabel Ryan Julia
Diana Hoddinott Deputy Head
Richard Brinkmann Nick
Jeremy Colton Simon
Danielle Tilley Annie
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Jake Weinberger Writer
Mike Weinberger Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Nigel Miller Editor
Tony Ferris Production Designer
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Ray Wilson Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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