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On the Up

On the Up

★ 6.8/10•1990•30m•Comedy
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On the Up is a British sitcom written by Bob Larbey about a self-made millionaire and his staff of domestic helpers who he treats like family, much to the annoyance of his upper class wife. The show ran for three series, from 1990 to 1992.

Paul Harrison · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 4, 1990

Episodes

E130m

Walking Out

Tony turns to his chauffeur, secretary and housekeeper for support when his wife walks out.

Sep 4, 1990

E230m

Mum

Tony's mother is hospitalized with appendicitis; Ruth returns home.

Sep 11, 1990

E330m

Mr Burton

Tony takes a marquee at the County Show to promote his business.

Sep 18, 1990

E430m

Dawn

Ruth returns and accuses Tony of sleeping with Dawn; Tony takes Sam, Maggie and Mrs. Wembley to Stephanie's Open Day at school.

Sep 25, 1990

E530m

Maggie's Dad

Tony throws a birthday party for his mother; Maggie's father visits

Oct 2, 1990

E630m

Douglas

Mrs. Wembley gives her good friend Sir Douglas another cooking lesson; Tony and Maggie spend time alone.

Oct 9, 1990

E730m

Barbados

Tony asks Sam to accompany him to Barbados when Ruth goes to Spain with another man.

Oct 16, 1990

Actors

Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman

Tony Carpenter

Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly

Sam Jones

Joan Sims

Joan Sims

Mrs. Fiona Wembley

Jenna Russell

Jenna Russell

Maggie Lomax

Judy Buxton

Ruth Carpenter

Vanessa Hadaway

Stephanie Carpenter

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