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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 3 - In Marriage We Trust

Charlie and Caroline trust each other implicitly - but there's still room for jealousy when they host a dinner party.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 16th 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
Louise Jameson Emma
Christopher Blake Martin
Joyce Gibbs Elderly Couple
Ken Baines Elderly Couple
Writing team
Ken Cinnamon Writer
Karen Wengrod 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
Barry Chatfield Lighting Designer

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