The Upper Hand (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1990, The Upper Hand is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The Upper Hand is a British television sitcom, produced by Central Independent Television and Columbia Pictures Television and broadcast by ITV from 1990 to 1996. The programme was adapted from the American sitcom Who's the Boss?. As in the former series, an affluent single woman, raising a son with the help of her mother, hires a housekeeper only to have a man apply for the job.
Who’s in it. The Upper Hand stars Honor Blackman as Laura West, Kellie Bright as Joanna Burrows, Joe McGann as Charlie Burrows and Diana Weston as Caroline Wheatley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Upper Hand has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Upper Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Upper Hand tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Upper Hand (1990)?
- In GB, The Upper Hand is available to stream on Sky Go. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Upper Hand worth watching?
- The Upper Hand holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Upper Hand?
- The Upper Hand stars Honor Blackman, Kellie Bright, Joe McGann, Diana Weston and William Puttock.
- When was The Upper Hand released?
- The Upper Hand was released in 1990.