On the Up
On the Up

On the Up (1990)

6.2 (4 votes)
3 Seasons
September 4, 1990
English
Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Network

BBC One

Episodes

Episodes

Walking Out
E1

Walking Out

Sep 4, 1990
30 min

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

Mum
E2

Mum

Sep 11, 1990
30 min

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

Mr Burton
E3

Mr Burton

Sep 18, 1990
30 min

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

Dawn
E4

Dawn

Sep 25, 1990
30 min

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

Maggie's Dad
E5

Maggie's Dad

Oct 2, 1990
30 min

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

Douglas
E6

Douglas

Oct 9, 1990
30 min

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

Barbados
E7

Barbados

Oct 16, 1990
30 min

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

Cast

Details

Original Title

On the Up

Status

Ended

Seasons

3

Episodes

19