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The Upper Hand

  • 7 Series
  • 94 Episodes
  • Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom
  • Subtitles available

Popular long-running sitcom starring Diane Weston, Joe McGann, and Honor Blackman. When Caroline Wheatley wants to hire a housekeeper, the last thing she expects is for a man to apply.

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All episodes for series 1 of The Upper Hand

  • S1 E1 · Just the Job

    An ex-footballer leaves London with his daughter.

  • S1 E2 · Briefless Encounter

    Caroline is impressed with Charlie's work around the house, but he finds a surprise...

  • S1 E3 · Dinner for Two

    Charlie is expecting someone for dinner, but so is Caroline...

  • S1 E4 · The Old Girl Network

    Caroline's university reunion brings a visit from an old rival.

  • S1 E5 · Caroline's First Fight

    Caroline disapproves of Charlie's attitude towards the children's fighting.

  • S1 E6 · Who's Who

    Mistaken identities lead to greater social success for Caroline and Charlie.

  • S1 E7 · Growing Pains

    Charlie feels excluded when Caroline and Laura step in to help his tomboy daughter Jo.

  • S1 E8 · Paint Your Wagon

    The line between employer and employee blurs and leads to unexpected trouble.

  • S1 E9 · Welcome Home Part 1

    Charlie finds himself in the way when Caroline's adventurer husband returns.

  • S1 E10 · Welcome Home Part 2

    The romantic bliss between Caroline and Michael is wearing thin.

  • S1 E11 · Just Like Charlie

    Caroline is concerned about Charlie's influence on Tom's behaviour

  • S1 E12 · First Kiss

    Classic '90s comedy. Caroline and Charlie engage in some birthday celebrations.

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