The Upper Hand

19904 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
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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.

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Episode 3Dinner for Two

Cancelled dates leave Charlie and Caroline alone at home with a dinner that turns unexpectedly romantic.

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Episode 4The Old Girl Network

Caroline's old schoolfriend comes to stay and wastes no time setting her sights on Charlie.

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Episode 5Caroline's First Fight

Jo and Tom's fight sends Joanna running back toward London, dragging the household into panic.

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Episode 6Who's Who

Charlie and Caroline both let mistaken identities run away with them, with awkward comic results.

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Episode 7Growing Pains

Joanna is growing up fast, and Charlie struggles hilariously with the idea of his little girl changing.

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Episode 8Paint Your Wagon

Charlie repaints Caroline's car the wrong colour, crossing a line that Caroline refuses to ignore.

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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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Episode 12First Kiss

Caroline and Charlie find temptation hard to resist when they engage in some birthday celebrations. (S1, E12)

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