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
- Series 4, Episode 5 repeated at 5:30pm on U&Drama
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Series 5, Episode 12 - Mixed Doubles
Caroline escapes to a health spa for the weekend after arguing with Charlie.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 25th November 1993
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Joe McGann | Charlie Burrows |
| Diana Weston | Caroline Wheatley |
| Honor Blackman | Laura West |
| Kellie Bright | Joanna Burrows |
| William Puttock | Tom Wheatley |
| Glenn Hugill | Waiter |
| Steven Wickham | Chef |
| Mike Sherman | Man in Restaurant |
| Simon Carter | Tennis Player |
| Kate Brandt | Tennis Player |
| Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Linda Teverbaugh (as Linda Va Salle) | Writer |
| Michael Teverbaugh (as Mike Teverbaugh) | Writer |
| 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 |