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.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Walking Out

Air Date: 1990-09-04

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

2. Mum

Air Date: 1990-09-11

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

3. Mr Burton

Air Date: 1990-09-18

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

4. 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.

5. Maggie's Dad

Air Date: 1990-10-02

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

6. Douglas

Air Date: 1990-10-09

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

7. Barbados

Air Date: 1990-10-16

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

1. After the Holiday

Air Date: 1991-09-06

Tony and the gang return from Barbados to find a little surprise awaiting them.

2. Ruth Makes An Effort

Air Date: 1991-09-13

Ruth and Tony reconcile; Tony's secretary, Maggie, has trouble being civil to Ruth.

3. Maggie Gives Notice

Air Date: 1991-09-20

Tony's happy to have his whole family home together; Maggie gives her notice.

4. Competition

Air Date: 1991-09-27

Tony finds out another firm is undercutting his prices and decides to plant a mole in the opposition's camp.

5. Meeting Jane Webster

Air Date: 1991-10-04

Tony's marriage hits another rough patch; Mrs. Wembley sets up a date for Sam and Maggie.

6. A Date With Jane Webster

Air Date: 1991-10-11

Tony makes another date with Jane Webster, against Sam's advice; Maggie and Sam go to a football game.

1. The Golf Tournament

Air Date: 1992-09-28

The Carpenter household cannot get straight whether they will have a fancy dress party.

2. The Fishing Trip

Air Date: 1992-10-05

Tony and Dawn go fishing, which does not please Ruth.

3. Temporary Secretary

Air Date: 1992-10-12

Dawn arrives for her new job; three of Tony's drivers go home sick; Tony picks up Jane.

4. Parental Choice

Air Date: 1992-10-19

Tony, Mrs. Wembley and Sam act out 'Sunset Boulevard'; Mrs. Wembley auditions gardeners.

5. Stephanie

Air Date: 1992-10-26

Tony's new woman is a hit with everyone except Ruth.

6. Divorce

Air Date: 1992-11-02

Ruth returns home believing divorce is the only option.

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Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

1990-09-04

Episodes

19 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast