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On the Up

Season 1 Episode 5: Maggie's Dad

A rift forms at the garage as Tony brings in a new female driver, threatening to disrupt the team's cohesion. Meanwhile, Maggie's disapproving father visits, expressing disdain for those from lower social classes living beyond their means, leading to an internal conflict for Maggie.

Season 1 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