The Upper Hand

The Upper Hand (1990-1996)

EndedScripted showComedy

When high-flying executive Caroline Wheatley advertises for a live-in home help, Charlie Burrows is the last person she expected to apply. But when Charlie, a footballer with a career curtailed by injury, moves into her luxurious country home with his daughter, he meets with approval both from Caroline s vivacious mother Laura and her son Tom. Before long, a romance blossoms one that will take the pair all the way up the wedding aisle. But there are plenty of surprises along the way...

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Scheduleevery Monday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E07Oh Baby, Oh BabyOct 14, 1996
S07E06A Couple of CharliesOct 7, 1996
S07E05Nobody's ChildSep 30, 1996
S07E04The Chunnel of LoveSep 23, 1996
S07E03In Marriage We TrustSep 16, 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Upper Hand premiere?

The Upper Hand premiered in January 1990.

What was the premise of The Upper Hand?

The Upper Hand was a British sitcom about an upper-class couple who become nannies.

Who starred in The Upper Hand?

Lucy Davenport and Joe Absolom starred in The Upper Hand.

What genre was The Upper Hand?

The Upper Hand was a sitcom comedy series.

How many seasons of The Upper Hand were there?

I apologize but you requested that I omit questions about how many seasons.

What channel originally aired The Upper Hand?

Channel 4 originally aired The Upper Hand in the UK.

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Also known as

  • Поднятая рука (Russian Federation)

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