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On the Up

Tony Carpenter, a self-made millionaire, navigates a complex web of relationships as he confronts his wife's condescending demeanor, his daughter's playful antics, his mother's strong-willed nature, and the eccentricities of his household staff.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Walking Out

1. Walking Out

Aired: Sep 4, 1990

Tony struggles to adapt to a life without his wife, who was the driving force...

Episode 2 Mum

2. Mum

Aired: Sep 11, 1990

Tony's anxiety grows as he struggles to tell his mother about Ruth's unexpect...

Episode 3 Mr. Burton

3. Mr. Burton

Aired: Sep 18, 1990

A trade fair turns into an unexpected adventure for Dawn, Maggie, and Mrs. We...

Episode 4 Dawn

4. Dawn

Aired: Sep 25, 1990

Tony's bond with Dawn is put to the breaking point as Ruth's growing distrust...

Episode 5 Maggie's Dad

5. Maggie's Dad

Aired: Oct 2, 1990

A rift forms at the garage as Tony brings in a new female driver, threatening...

Episode 6 Douglas

6. Douglas

Aired: Oct 9, 1990

Sam is unexpectedly stunned when he drives Ruth to the airport, only to disco...

Episode 7 Barbados

7. Barbados

Aired: Oct 16, 1990

Tony abandons the golf club in outrage over the president's anti-Semitic rema...

Info about On the Up

Seasons: 3

Network: BBC One

Genres:Comedy