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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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Series 7, Episode 2 - Friends

Charlie and Caroline get out their wedding photos and discuss the disastrous events of their honeymoon.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 9th September 1996
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
Robert Beck Dan
Denis Lill The Aussie
Su Lin Looi Chambermaid
James Crossley Laura's Friend
Writing team
Colin Bostock-Smith Writer
Production team
Michael Owen Morris Director
Christopher Walker Producer
Richard Boden Executive Producer
Nigel Miller Editor
Tony Ferris Production Designer
Sally Fincher Casting Director
Karen Evans Casting Director
Lyn Harvey Costume Designer
Derek Constable Lighting Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
Tod Davies Graphics

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