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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
Episode menu
Series 5, Episode 15 - Happy Ever After? Part One
Upset by the death of a childhood friend, Charlie believes his life lacks excitement. Is dragging the family on an outward-bound weekend the solution, or would marriage to Caroline make him a happier man?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 16th December 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 |
Dave Atkins | Pixie (Charlie's bar-prop friend) |
Patrick Duggan | Father Murphy |
Adam Warren | Waiter |
Peter Quilter | Hiker |
Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
Danny Kallis | Writer |
Phil Doran | Writer |
Bob Rosenfarb | 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 |