On the Up

1990 6.8

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.

Comedy

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1
Walking Out
1990-09-04
Tony turns to his chauffeur, secretary and housekeeper for support when his wife walks out.
2
Mum
1990-09-11
Tony's mother is hospitalized with appendicitis; Ruth returns home.
3
Mr Burton
1990-09-18
Tony takes a marquee at the County Show to promote his business.
4
Dawn
1990-09-25
Ruth returns and accuses Tony of sleeping with Dawn; Tony takes Sam, Maggie and Mrs. Wembley to Stephanie's Open Day at school.
5
Maggie's Dad
1990-10-02
Tony throws a birthday party for his mother; Maggie's father visits
6
Douglas
1990-10-09
Mrs. Wembley gives her good friend Sir Douglas another cooking lesson; Tony and Maggie spend time alone.
7
Barbados
1990-10-16
Tony asks Sam to accompany him to Barbados when Ruth goes to Spain with another man.

Cast

On the Up

Episodes

Walking Out

Mum

Mr Burton

Dawn

Maggie's Dad

Douglas

Barbados

Cast

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