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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 7 - Match Of The Day

Caroline feels left out when Charlie agrees to coach her volleyball team.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 1st December 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
Sarah Mortimer Karla
Carolyn Allen Debbie
Julie Dawn Cole Lyn
Charlotte Barker (as Carlotte Barker) Bev
Suzy King Inga
Sophie Heyman Volleyball Player
Kate Hillier Volleyball Player
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Adam I. Lapidus Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Jenny Egner 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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