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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 16 - Happy Ever After? Part Two

Charlie agrees not to pressure Caroline into marrying him then hatches an elaborate plan to propose a second time.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 23rd December 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
Dave Atkins Pixie (Charlie's bar-prop friend)
Nikki Kelly Jackie
Peter Meakin Football Fan
Writing team
Greg Freeman Writer (Adapted By)
Danny Kallis Writer
Phil Doran Writer
Bob Rosenfarb Writer
Production team
Martin Shardlow Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Paul Spencer Executive Producer
Peter Rudd Editor
Sally Fincher Casting Director
James Dark Costume Designer
Ray Wilson Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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