On the Up
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.
Cast
Joan Sims
Sam Kelly
Jenna Russell
Dennis Waterman
Dora Bryan
Judy Buxton
Vanessa Hadaway
Seasons
E1Walking Out
Sep 4, 1990
Tony turns to his chauffeur, secretary and housekeeper for support when his wife walks out.
E2Mum
Sep 11, 1990
Tony's mother is hospitalized with appendicitis; Ruth returns home.
E3Mr Burton
Sep 18, 1990
Tony takes a marquee at the County Show to promote his business.
E4Dawn
Sep 25, 1990
Ruth returns and accuses Tony of sleeping with Dawn; Tony takes Sam, Maggie and Mrs. Wembley to Stephanie's Open Day at school.
E5Maggie's Dad
Oct 2, 1990
Tony throws a birthday party for his mother; Maggie's father visits
E6Douglas
Oct 9, 1990
Mrs. Wembley gives her good friend Sir Douglas another cooking lesson; Tony and Maggie spend time alone.
E7Barbados
Oct 16, 1990
Tony asks Sam to accompany him to Barbados when Ruth goes to Spain with another man.
E1After the Holiday
Sep 6, 1991
Tony and the gang return from Barbados to find a little surprise awaiting them.
E2Ruth Makes An Effort
Sep 13, 1991
Ruth and Tony reconcile; Tony's secretary, Maggie, has trouble being civil to Ruth.
E3Maggie Gives Notice
Sep 20, 1991
Tony's happy to have his whole family home together; Maggie gives her notice.
E4Competition
Sep 27, 1991
Tony finds out another firm is undercutting his prices and decides to plant a mole in the opposition's camp.
E5Meeting Jane Webster
Oct 4, 1991
Tony's marriage hits another rough patch; Mrs. Wembley sets up a date for Sam and Maggie.
E6A Date With Jane Webster
Oct 11, 1991
Tony makes another date with Jane Webster, against Sam's advice; Maggie and Sam go to a football game.
E1The Golf Tournament
Sep 28, 1992
The Carpenter household cannot get straight whether they will have a fancy dress party.
E2The Fishing Trip
Oct 5, 1992
Tony and Dawn go fishing, which does not please Ruth.
E3Temporary Secretary
Oct 12, 1992
Dawn arrives for her new job; three of Tony's drivers go home sick; Tony picks up Jane.
E4Parental Choice
Oct 19, 1992
Tony, Mrs. Wembley and Sam act out 'Sunset Boulevard'; Mrs. Wembley auditions gardeners.
E5Stephanie
Oct 26, 1992
Tony's new woman is a hit with everyone except Ruth.
E6Divorce
Nov 2, 1992
Ruth returns home believing divorce is the only option.
Storyline
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.
