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On the Up

  • TV Series
  • 1990–19921990–1992
  • 30m
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7.2/10
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Sam Kelly, Joan Sims, and Dennis Waterman in On the Up (1990)
  • Comedy
Self-made millionaire Tony Carpenter struggles his way through life, dealing with a snooty wife, troublesome daughter, opinionated mother and quirky domestic staff.Self-made millionaire Tony Carpenter struggles his way through life, dealing with a snooty wife, troublesome daughter, opinionated mother and quirky domestic staff.Self-made millionaire Tony Carpenter struggles his way through life, dealing with a snooty wife, troublesome daughter, opinionated mother and quirky domestic staff.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
209
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
937
10,425
  • Stars
    • Dennis Waterman
    • Sam Kelly
    • Joan Sims
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  • Stars
    • Dennis Waterman
    • Sam Kelly
    • Joan Sims
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    • 7User reviews
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    Sam Kelly, Jenna Russell, Joan Sims, and Dennis Waterman in On the Up (1990)
    Sam Kelly, Joan Sims, and Dennis Waterman in On the Up (1990)
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    Sam Kelly and Joan Sims in On the Up (1990)
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    Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman
    • Tony Carpenteras Tony Carpenter
    19 episodes19 eps • 1990–1992
    Sam Kelly
    Sam Kelly
    • Sam Jonesas Sam Jones
    19 episodes19 eps • 1990–1992
    Joan Sims
    Joan Sims
    • Mrs. Fiona Wembleyas Mrs. Fiona Wembley
    19 episodes19 eps • 1990–1992
    Jenna Russell
    Jenna Russell
    • Maggie Lomaxas Maggie Lomax
    16 episodes16 eps • 1990–1992
    Judy Buxton
    • Ruth Carpenteras Ruth Carpenter
    15 episodes15 eps • 1990–1992
    Michelle Hatch
    • Dawnas Dawn
    11 episodes11 eps • 1990–1992
    Pauline Letts
    • Tony's Mumas Tony's Mum
    9 episodes9 eps • 1991–1992
    Vanessa Hadaway
    • Stephanie Carpenteras Stephanie Carpenter
    7 episodes7 eps • 1990–1992
    Fiona Mollison
    Fiona Mollison
    • Jane Websteras Jane Webster
    5 episodes5 eps • 1991–1992
    William Lucas
    William Lucas
    • Sir Douglas Hoyleas Sir Douglas Hoyle
    3 episodes3 eps • 1990
    Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan
    • Tony's Mumas Tony's Mum
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990
    Bunny May
    • Barryas Barry
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–1992
    John Harding
    • Stephenas Stephen
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–1992
    Jenny Lee
    • Mrs. Purvisas Mrs. Purvis
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990
    Paul Weakley
    • Singing Gardeneras Singing Gardener
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    David Warwick
    • Driveras Driver
    1 episode1 ep • 1990
    Elizabeth Anson
    • Angelaas Angela
    1 episode1 ep • 1990
    Alexander John
    • Golferas Golfer
    1 episode1 ep • 1990
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    Storyline

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    Self-made millionaire Tony Carpenter struggles his way through life, dealing with a snooty wife, troublesome daughter, opinionated mother and quirky domestic staff.
    • sitcom
    • british comedy
    • self made millionaire
    • millionaire
    • cook
    • 15 more
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      • Comedy
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    • Trivia
      "Just the one" became a catchphrase for Mrs. Wembley when asked if a small tipple would be agreeable.
    • Quotes

      [Tony has become a member of the local golf club]

      Sam: Savour the moment. Ponciest golf club for miles around, and you're in!

    • Connections
      Featured in Auntie's Bloomers: Auntie's Golden Bloomers (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Title song
      Sung by Dennis Waterman

    User reviews7

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    Top review
    3/10
    Not even diverting - less than average at best
    This very so so early 90s BBC sitcom. Vaguely recall watching it but certainly didn't wasn't an avid viewer of all episodes throughout the three series! The pairing of the young secretary and very very much older Sam Kelly at its denouement very much stretched credibility!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1990 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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