On the Up

On the Up (1990-1992)

EndedScripted showComedy

Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman) is a self-made millionaire and owner of a booming executive car hire business. He's made his way to the top but hasn't forgot his east-end roots, and much to his snooty wife's disgust, he treats his employees like friends. There's Mrs Wembley (Joan Sims) the cook, Sam (Sam Kelly) the chauffeur and of course his personal assistant Maggie (Jenna Russell), none of which he could live without. Follow this comical bunch of characters and Tony's troublesome daughter through trial and tribulations, in this entertaining sitcom about life when it's on the up!

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E06DivorceNov 2, 1992
S03E05StephanieOct 26, 1992
S03E04Parental ChoiceOct 19, 1992
S03E03Temporary SecretaryOct 12, 1992
S03E02The Fishing TripOct 5, 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did On the Up premiere?

On the Up premiered on September 10, 1990.

Who created On the Up?

On the Up was created by Bob Larbey.

Who starred as Tony Carpenter in On the Up?

Dennis Waterman starred as Tony Carpenter in On the Up.

What was the premise of On the Up?

On the Up was about an entrepreneur named Tony Carpenter who starts his own business.

What was the name of Tony's business in On the Up?

Tony's business in On the Up was called 'Carpenter's Car Rentals'.

What was the name of Tony's wife in On the Up?

Tony's wife in On the Up was named Ruth.

Who played Tony's wife Ruth in On the Up?

Joan Sims played Tony's wife Ruth in On the Up.

Who played Tony's secretary in On the Up?

Jenna Russell played Tony's secretary in On the Up.

What was the first episode of On the Up called?

The first episode of On the Up was called "The Wheels of Fortune".

What was the last episode of On the Up called?

The last episode of On the Up was called "One Wedding and Three Funerals".

What was Tony's business rival called in On the Up?

Tony's business rival in On the Up was named Jim.

Who played Tony's business rival Jim in On the Up?

Sam Kelly played Tony's business rival Jim in On the Up.

What was the name of Tony's daughter in On the Up?

Tony's daughter in On the Up was named Hannah.

Who played Tony's daughter Hannah in On the Up?

Caroline Quentin played Tony's daughter Hannah in On the Up.

What was Tony's catchphrase in On the Up?

Tony's catchphrase in On the Up was "I'm on the up!"

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