On the Up

On the Up

1990•30m•6.2/10

Comedy

Ratings

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6.2/10(4)

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.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 4, 1990

Last Aired

November 2, 1992

Networks

BBC One

Created By

John Esmonde, Bob Larbey

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Walking Out

Air date: 1990-09-04

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

E2

Mum

Air date: 1990-09-11

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

E3

Mr Burton

Air date: 1990-09-18

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

E4

Dawn

Air date: 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.

E5

Maggie's Dad

Air date: 1990-10-02

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

E6

Douglas

Air date: 1990-10-09

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

E7

Barbados

Air date: 1990-10-16

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

Cast

Joan Sims

Joan Sims

Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly

Jenna Russell

Jenna Russell

Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman

Dora Bryan

Dora Bryan

Judy Buxton

Vanessa Hadaway

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