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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 4 of The Upper Hand

  • S4 E1 · Come Dancing

    Domestic sitcom. Charlie and Caroline find that friends can become a little too friendly.

  • S4 E2 · Blind Date

    A bitter rivalry ensues between Caroline and Laura.

  • S4 E3 · Sex, Lies and Exercise Tape

    Caroline tries to impress at the health club.

  • S4 E4 · Summoned to the Head

    Tom's school wishes him to move on a year.

  • S4 E5 · The Girl Next Door

    A woman from Charlie's past proposes.

  • S4 E6 · Charlie's Auntie's Uncle

    Charlie helps a young man.

  • S4 E7 · Match of the Day

    Charlie coaches Caroline's volleyball team.

  • S4 E8 · Surprise Surprise

    Jamie's grandfather is set up on a blind date with Laura.

  • S4 E9 · The Fugitive

    Joanna discovers her grandfather is in prison.

  • S4 E10 · You Shall Go To The Ball

    Laura attends a society ball.

  • S4 E11 · To Let or Not Let

    Charlie and Caroline bicker over the best choice of tenant.

  • S4 E12 · Big Bad Burrows

    Charlie competes in a boxing match.

  • S4 E13 · Working Girls

    Joanna works with Charlie.

  • S4 E14 · A Model Grandmother

    Tom is subjected to ridicule.

  • S4 E15 · The Manageress

    Charlie tries to stop Joanna from managing a band.

  • S4 E16 · Wish You Were Here

    Charlie feels left out on holiday.

  • S4 E17 · A Walk on the Mild Side

    Charlie fears for Caroline's safety.

  • S4 E18 · Take Your Pick

    Laura has a new boyfriend.

  • S4 E19 · Tunnel of Love

    Caroline and Charlie visit a clairvoyant.

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