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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 5, Episode 1 - Not In Front Of The Children

Charlie and Caroline have declared their love at last. But how do they inform the others?

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 9th September 1993
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Thursday 9th January 2025 at 5:20pm on U&Drama
  2. Friday 10th January 2025 at 2:35am 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
Glen Davies Repair Man
Jonathan Dawes Bell Boy
Ray Boot Taxi Driver
Sarah Churm Vicki
John Cheetham Policeman
Anna Soubry News Reporter
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Gene Braunstein Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Paul Spencer Executive Producer
Nigel Miller Editor
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Ray Wilson Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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