John Esmonde
Director
On the Up (1990)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 4, 1990
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
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Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Walking Out
Tony turns to his chauffeur, secretary and housekeeper for support when his wife walks out.
Sept. 4, 1990, midnight
S1E2 - Mum
Tony's mother is hospitalized with appendicitis; Ruth returns home.
Sept. 11, 1990, midnight
S1E3 - Mr Burton
Tony takes a marquee at the County Show to promote his business.
Sept. 18, 1990, midnight
S1E4 - Dawn
Ruth returns and accuses Tony of sleeping with Dawn; Tony takes Sam, Maggie and Mrs. Wembley to Stephanie's Open Day at school.
Sept. 25, 1990, midnight
S1E5 - Maggie's Dad
Tony throws a birthday party for his mother; Maggie's father visits
Oct. 2, 1990, midnight
S1E6 - Douglas
Mrs. Wembley gives her good friend Sir Douglas another cooking lesson; Tony and Maggie spend time alone.
Oct. 9, 1990, midnight
S1E7 - Barbados
Tony asks Sam to accompany him to Barbados when Ruth goes to Spain with another man.
Oct. 16, 1990, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 570 min.
Released: Sept. 4, 1990
Last Air Date: Nov. 2, 1992, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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