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
Streaming rank this week: 3,489
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Series 5, Episode 2 - Misery
Charlie's making up for lost time and showing his long-secret affection at every opportunity. Eventually he drives Caroline to distraction and she makes an attempt to escape from his attentions. In doing so she injures an ankle and becomes a prisoner in her bedroom, at the mercy of the adoring Charlie.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 16th September 1993
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Friday 10th January 2025 at 5:20pm on U&Drama
Cast & crew
| Joe McGann | Charlie Burrows |
| Diana Weston | Caroline Wheatley |
| Honor Blackman | Laura West |
| Kellie Bright | Joanna Burrows |
| William Puttock | Tom Wheatley |
| Geoffrey Hughes | Ray |
| Elizabeth Estensen | Patsy |
| Philip Bliss | Todd |
| Tim Briggs | Steve |
| Lorien Haynes | Lisa |
| Greg Freeman | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Clay Graham | Writer |
| Martin Shardlow | Director |
| Christopher Walker | Producer |
| Paul Spencer | Executive Producer |
| Jenny Egner | Editor |
| Sally Fincher | Casting Director |
| James Dark | Costume Designer |
| Derek Constable | Lighting Designer |
| Debbie Wiseman | Composer |
| Tod Davies | Graphics |