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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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Episode menu

- Series 5, Episode 10 - The Far Pavilion

Charlie recalls pulling a few strings to get Tom work at a cricket ground - but also remembers how the young boy lost the job.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 11th November 1993
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
Lynda Baron Auntie Pat
David Janson Terry Cunningham
Simon Godwin Steward
Orde Browne Man at Cricket Match
Joanna Dolan Autograph Hunter
Zoe Ebsworth Autograph Hunter
Amy Rooney Autograph Hunter
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Clay Graham Writer
Michele J. Wolff Writer
Linda Teverbaugh (as Linda Va Salle) Story
Michael Teverbaugh (as Mike Teverbaugh) Story
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Paul Spencer Executive Producer
Jenny Egner Editor
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Ray Wilson Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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