The Upper Hand

1990•3 series•Entertainment / Comedy
Available on ComedyXtra
ComedyXtra

A former footballer Charlie Burrows moves from a deprived area of London to leafy Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire to make a better life for his daughter, by taking a job as housekeeper for a well-off advertising executive.

Just the Job: Episode Image
Episode 1Just the Job

Ex-footballer and single parent Charlie Burrows leaves London with his daughter to start a new life in the country, keeping house for a female executive with a son. (S1, E01)

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Episode 2Briefless Encounter

Caroline is impressed with Charlie's work around the house, but he finds more than he bargained for in her bathroom. (S1, E02)

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Episode 3Dinner for Two

Charlie is expecting someone for dinner - but so is Caroline. (S1, E03)

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Episode 4The Old Girl Network

Caroline's university reunion brings a visit from her old rival - who helps herself to whatever she fancies. (S1, E04)

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Episode 5Caroline's First Fight

Carolines First Fight: Caroline disapproves of Charlie's attitude towards the children's fighting, but a traumatic day forces her to eat her words. (S1, E05)

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Episode 6Who's Who

Mistaken identities lead to greater social success for Caroline and Charlie. (S1, E06)

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Episode 7Growing Pains

Charlie feels excluded when Caroline and Laura step in to help his tomboy daughter, Jo, cope with the problems of growing. (S1, E07)

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Episode 8Paint Your Wagon

The line between employer and employee blurs, leading to unexpected trouble. (S1, E08)

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Episode 9Welcome Home

Welcome Home (Part 1): Charlie finds himself in the way when Caroline's adventurer husband returns from the jungle. (S1, E09)

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Episode 10Welcome Home

Welcome Home (Part 2): The romantic bliss between Caroline and Michael is wearing thin, and although Charlie's new job is perfect, something is missing. (S1, E10)

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Episode 11Just Like Charlie

Caroline is concerned about Charlie's influence on Tom's behaviour. (S1, E11)

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