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  • The Upper Hand (1990–1996)
  • TV Series | 25 min | Comedy
The Upper Hand (1990–1996)
TV Series | 25 min | Comedy

An affluent divorced woman named Caroline Weatley, raising her son Tom with help from her mother Laura West, seeks a housekeeper, and a man named Charlie Burrows applies for the job.
Seasons
7   |   6   |   5   |   4   |   3   |   2   |   1   See all
Creators
Martin Cohan (created by) (writer) (written by) | Blake Hunter (written by) (writer) (story) | Gavin Petrie (created by)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated May 1, 1990

Release date (First episode)
May 1, 1990 (France)

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Cast

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306 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Diana Weston
Caroline Wheatley / Caroline Caroline Wheatley / Caroline   See fewer
95
Honor Blackman
Laura West / Laura Laura West / Laura   See fewer
95
Joe McGann
Charlie Burrows / Charlie / Nigel Charlie Burrows / Charlie / Nigel   See fewer
95
Kellie Bright
Joanna Burrows / Joanna Joanna Burrows / Joanna   See fewer
94
William Puttock
Tom Wheatley / Tom Tom Wheatley / Tom   See fewer
94
Robert Beck
Dan Thatcher Dan Thatcher   See fewer
9
Lynda Baron
Auntie Pat / 'Auntie Pat' / Patricia Roberts Auntie Pat / 'Auntie Pat' / Patricia Roberts   See fewer
5
Nicky Henson
Michael Wheatley Michael Wheatley   See fewer
4
4
4
Anthony Newley
Nick Murray / Nick Nick Murray / Nick   See fewer
4
4
Belinda Blanchard
Mrs. Terry Mrs. Terry   See fewer
4
Carolyn Allen
Debbie Debbie   See fewer
3
Joanna Hall
Camilla Camilla   See fewer
3
3
Jonathan Kydd
Philly / Philly Fingers Philly / Philly Fingers   See fewer
3
3
Patrick Duggan
Father Murphy Father Murphy   See fewer
3
Peggy Phango
Mrs. Riley Mrs. Riley   See fewer
2
2
Sheridan Forbes
Tiffany Tiffany   See fewer
2
Brian Hall
Ernie Ernie   See fewer
2
2
Joanna Forest
Katie Mackenzie Katie Mackenzie   See fewer
2
Jennifer Croxton
Beverley / Parent Beverley / Parent   See fewer
2
Tony O'Callaghan
Paul Clark Paul Clark   See fewer
2
2
Nick Maloney
Police Officer / Policeman Police Officer / Policeman   See fewer
2
Kirsten Cooke
Wendy / Wendy Nicholls Wendy / Wendy Nicholls   See fewer
2
Leslie Clack
Maitre d' / Monsieur Bernard Maitre d' / Monsieur Bernard   See fewer
2
Bobby Bragg
Ron / Steve Ron / Steve   See fewer
2
Anna Soubry
News Reporter / TV Announcer News Reporter / TV Announcer   See fewer
2
Nigel Davenport
Mr. Douglas Hamilton / Mr. Hamilton Mr. Douglas Hamilton / Mr. Hamilton   See fewer
2
2
Patricia Brake
Peggy 'Peg' Thatcher Peggy 'Peg' Thatcher   See fewer
2
Dale Winton
Presenter / TV Announcer Presenter / TV Announcer   See fewer
2
Roger Walker
Jim Thatcher Jim Thatcher   See fewer
2
Joanna Hole
Elaine Elaine   See fewer
2
2
Mark Kingston
Dennis Dennis   See fewer
1
John Cater
Attendant Attendant   See fewer
1
Sabina Franklyn
Zoe Trubshaw Zoe Trubshaw   See fewer
1
Kate Harper
Ingrid Ingrid   See fewer
1
1
Diane Holland
Shop assistant Shop assistant   See fewer
1
1
Susan Kyd
Trish Trish   See fewer
1
Jeremy Nicholas
Simon Bellamy Simon Bellamy   See fewer
1
James Lance
Rick McGuire Rick McGuire   See fewer
1
Anne Reid
Nurse Edwards Nurse Edwards   See fewer
1
Linda Hayden
Diana Wilkinson Diana Wilkinson   See fewer
1
Julia Hills
Shirley Grant Shirley Grant   See fewer
1
Rolf Saxon
Brian Brian   See fewer
1
Damien Thomas
Armando Armando   See fewer
1
Janet Henfrey
Dorothy Cooper Dorothy Cooper   See fewer
1
Rachel Bell
Carol Greenaway, Interior Decorator Carol Greenaway, Interior Decorator   See fewer
1
1
Gareth Marks
Andy Drake Andy Drake   See fewer
1
Steve Alder
Eddie Sullivan Eddie Sullivan   See fewer
1
Simon Green
Mark Harper Mark Harper   See fewer
1
1
Jill Benedict
Becky Barnes Becky Barnes   See fewer
1
1
1
Simon Williams
Geoffrey Geoffrey   See fewer
1
1
Tracie Bennett
Michelle Michelle   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Ian Lindsay
Headmaster Headmaster   See fewer
1
1
Tony Adams
Donald Crenshaw Donald Crenshaw   See fewer
1
1
Linal Haft
Sid Silverman Sid Silverman   See fewer
1
1
Glenn Hugill
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
1
1
1
Betty Marsden
Lady Rawcliffe Lady Rawcliffe   See fewer
1
1
1
John Tordoff
Bodyshop Man Bodyshop Man   See fewer
1
Charles Pemberton
Mr. Bradshaw Mr. Bradshaw   See fewer
1
1
Trevor Bannister
Freddie Mitchell, the Car King Freddie Mitchell, the Car King   See fewer
1
Owen Brenman
Nigel Brighton Nigel Brighton   See fewer
1
Deddie Davies
Mrs. Olive Mrs. Olive   See fewer
1
1
Gabrielle Cowburn
Pam Harper Pam Harper   See fewer
1
1
Brian McDermott
Mike McGuire Mike McGuire   See fewer
1
1
John Carlin
Surgeon Surgeon   See fewer
1
Marcia Layton
Suzanne Suzanne   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Pippa Guard
Jackie Jackie   See fewer
1
Graham Seed
Thomas Retsin Thomas Retsin   See fewer
1
1
1
Bruce Bould
Robert Robert   See fewer
1
1
1
Katherine Helmond
Madame Alexandra Madame Alexandra   See fewer
1
1
Angela Bruce
Claudia Claudia   See fewer
1
1
1
Neil Stacy
Clifford Clifford   See fewer
1
Ben Smith
Jason Jason   See fewer
1
Diana Hoddinott
Deputy Head Deputy Head   See fewer
1
1
Andrew Woodall
Steve / War Film Actor Steve / War Film Actor   See fewer
1
1
1
Suzanne Church
Dr. Isabel Dr. Isabel   See fewer
1
Tina Martin
Postwoman Postwoman   See fewer
1
1
1
Regina Freedman
Waitress Waitress   See fewer
1
1
Anne Clements
Chairwoman Chairwoman   See fewer
1
Claude Le Saché
Wedding Official Wedding Official   See fewer
1
Marissa Dunlop
Heather Harper Heather Harper   See fewer
1
Michael Brogan
Police Officer Police Officer   See fewer
1
Conor Chamberlain
Girl in Restaurant Girl in Restaurant   See fewer
1
Charmian May
Dr. Barratt Dr. Barratt   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Kate Corkery
Chambermaid Chambermaid   See fewer
1
Desmond Stokes
Old Lag Old Lag   See fewer
1
Clint Dyer
Robbie Robbie   See fewer
1
1
Andrew Goth
Arthur Arthur   See fewer
1
1
Mike Sherman
Man in Restaurant Man in Restaurant   See fewer
1
1
1
Susie Brann
War Film Actress War Film Actress   See fewer
1
1
Nigel Leach
Drunken Party Bore Drunken Party Bore   See fewer
1
1
Caroline Catz
Receptionist Receptionist   See fewer
1
Eileen Dunwoodie
Interloper Interloper   See fewer
1
1
1
John Dixon
Laura's Date Laura's Date   See fewer
1
1
1
Anthony Dunn
Man in Restaurant Man in Restaurant   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
1
Brenda Cowling
The Nun The Nun   See fewer
1
1
1
Paul Jackson
Band Member Band Member   See fewer
1
Simon Carter
Tennis Player Tennis Player   See fewer
1
1
Charles Collingwood
Gerald Pearson Gerald Pearson   See fewer
1
Karan David
Cecily Cecily   See fewer
1
Clifford Earl
Supermarket Manager Supermarket Manager   See fewer
1
Jaclyn Mendoza
Aerobics Housekeeper Aerobics Housekeeper   See fewer
1
1
Steven Brough
Party Guest Party Guest   See fewer
1
Bill Bingham
Parent Parent   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Stephen Rose
Hotel Guest Hotel Guest   See fewer
1
1
Mark Billingham
Philly Fingers Philly Fingers   See fewer
1
1
Robert L. Hughes
Showman Showman   See fewer
1
Paul Forrester
Band Member Band Member   See fewer
1
Kate Brandt
Tennis Player Tennis Player   See fewer
1
1
James Ives
Oliver Oliver   See fewer
1
Katerina Hadjimatheou
Gerald's Daughter Gerald's Daughter   See fewer
1
Robin Browne
Parent Parent   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Sophie Uliano
Volleyball Player Volleyball Player   See fewer
1
David Barber
Customer Customer   See fewer
1
Peter Dineen
Security Guard Security Guard   See fewer
1
Zoe Greig
Hotel Guest Hotel Guest   See fewer
1
1
Corinne Russell
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Stan Nelson
Showman Showman   See fewer
1
Tim Meats
Parent Parent   See fewer
1
Flip Webster
Hotel Guest Hotel Guest   See fewer
1
Cassandra Holliday
Photographer Photographer   See fewer
1
Kate Hillier
Volleyball Player Volleyball Player   See fewer
1
1
1
Elizabeth Alexander
Receptionist Receptionist   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Alan Ford
Barman Barman   See fewer
1
1
Lee Ross
Gary Grant Gary Grant   See fewer
1
George Sewell
George Carver George Carver   See fewer
1
David Janson
Terry Cunningham Terry Cunningham   See fewer
1
Stephen Greif
Jason McCloud Jason McCloud   See fewer
1
Michael Thomas
Richard Braden Richard Braden   See fewer
1
Roy Holder
Bernie Bernie   See fewer
1
Soo Drouet
Nurse Nurse   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
Glen Davies
Repair Man Repair Man   See fewer
1
Susanna Clemm
Pizza Girl Pizza Girl   See fewer
1
Christopher Hancock
Mr. Tanner Mr. Tanner   See fewer
1
1
Ingrid Wells
The croupier The croupier   See fewer
1
Emma Bowe
Claudia Carver Claudia Carver   See fewer
1
Joanna Dolan
Autograph Hunter Autograph Hunter   See fewer
1
Guy Nicholls
Mr. Campbell Mr. Campbell   See fewer
1
1
Kate Paul
Kelly Kelly   See fewer
1
Tim Briggs
Steve Steve   See fewer
1
1
Graham Christopher
Chauffeur Chauffeur   See fewer
1
1
1
John Cheetham
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
1
Ray Boot
Taxi Driver Taxi Driver   See fewer
1
1
Amy Rooney
Autograph Hunter Autograph Hunter   See fewer
1
Zoe Ebsworth
Autograph Hunter Autograph Hunter   See fewer
1
1
1
Xavier Duran
Philip Philip   See fewer
1
Poppy Keeling
Hannah Hannah   See fewer
1
Orde Browne
Man at cricket match Man at cricket match   See fewer
1
1
1
Jonathan Dawes
Bell Boy Bell Boy   See fewer
1
Glen Davis
Rapir Man Rapir Man   See fewer
1
1
Frank Thornton
Reverend Hale Reverend Hale   See fewer
1
1
Judy Campbell
Granny Granny   See fewer
1
Rosalind Knight
Evelyn Hale Evelyn Hale   See fewer
1
1
Jeremy Gittins
Dr. Anderson Dr. Anderson   See fewer
1
Angus Lennie
Minister Minister   See fewer
1
Peter Jones
Mr. Baker Mr. Baker   See fewer
1
Donald Hewlett
Carlton Carlton   See fewer
1
1
1
Russell Boulter
Nigel Samworth Nigel Samworth   See fewer
1
1
Neil McCaul
Michael Michael   See fewer
1
Andrew Dunn
Sterne Sterne   See fewer
1
1
Basil Hoskins
Robert Robert   See fewer
1
Robert Duncan
Fred Harrison / Ted Fred Harrison / Ted   See fewer
1
1
John Cornell
Bridegroom Bridegroom   See fewer
1
Roy Macready
Head Waiter Head Waiter   See fewer
1
Veronica Clifford
Minister's Wife Minister's Wife   See fewer
1
Anna-Marie Wayne
Patricia Patricia   See fewer
1
Robert McBain
Doctor Thomas Doctor Thomas   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Su Douglas
Rosemary Rosemary   See fewer
1
Sonia Graham
Miss Eastman Miss Eastman   See fewer
1
Kate Wood
Nurse Nurse   See fewer
1
Lee Walker
Barry 'Baz' Walker Barry 'Baz' Walker   See fewer
1
Scott Baker
Fireman Fireman   See fewer
1
1
1
Claire Szekeres
Katie Havlock Katie Havlock   See fewer
1
1
Millicent Martin
Dolly Hamp Dolly Hamp   See fewer
1
1
1
Denis Lill
The Aussie The Aussie   See fewer
1
Eleanor Summerfield
Joyce Pickering Joyce Pickering   See fewer
1
Milton Johns
Store Manager Store Manager   See fewer
1
1
Gavin Richards
Charlie Bennett Charlie Bennett   See fewer
1
1
Max Harvey
Harry Harry   See fewer
1
Nula Conwell
Tina Bennett Tina Bennett   See fewer
1
Ozzie Yue
Ken Cheung Ken Cheung   See fewer
1
Anthony Jackson
Taxi-driver Taxi-driver   See fewer
1
James Crossley
Laura's Friend Laura's Friend   See fewer
1
Su Lin Looi
Chambermaid Chambermaid   See fewer
1
Joyce Gibbs
Elderly Woman Elderly Woman   See fewer
1
Ken Baynes
Elderly Man Elderly Man   See fewer
1
Perry Benson
Terry (1995) Terry (1995)   See fewer
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