On the Up (1990–1992)
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy

On the Up (1990–1992)

TV Series | 30 min | Comedy

Self-made millionaire Tony Carpenter struggles his way through life, dealing with a snooty wife, troublesome daughter, opinionated mother and quirky domestic staff.

Seasons

3 | 2 | 1 See all

Directors

Gareth Gwenlan | Paul Harrison

Writer

Bob Larbey (written by)

Producer

Gareth Gwenlan

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Updated Sep 4, 1990

Release date (First episode)

Sep 4, 1990 (United Kingdom)

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Cast	+ Add Cast
49 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Dennis Waterman Tony Carpenter Tony Carpenter See fewer	19	New Tricks (2003)
Sam Kelly Sam Jones Sam Jones See fewer	19	Topsy-Turvy (1999)
Joan Sims Mrs. Fiona Wembley Mrs. Fiona Wembley See fewer	19	Carry on Up the Khyber (1968)
Jenna Russell Maggie Lomax Maggie Lomax See fewer	16	Mortdecai (2015)
Judy Buxton Ruth Carpenter Ruth Carpenter See fewer	15	Get Real (1998)
Michelle Hatch Dawn Dawn See fewer	11	On the Up (1990)
Pauline Letts Tony's Mum Tony's Mum See fewer	9	Antony and Cleopatra (1951)
Vanessa Hadaway Stephanie Carpenter Stephanie Carpenter See fewer	7	The Punk (1993)
Fiona Mollison Jane Webster Jane Webster See fewer	5	The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)
William Lucas Sir Douglas Hoyle Sir Douglas Hoyle See fewer	3	Portrait of Alison (1955)
Dora Bryan Tony's Mum Tony's Mum See fewer	2	A Taste of Honey (1961)
Bunny May Barry Barry See fewer	2	EastEnders (1985)
John Harding Stephen Stephen See fewer	2	The Iron Lady (2011)
Jenny Lee Mrs. Purvis Mrs. Purvis See fewer	2	Number 96 (1972)
Paul Weakley Singing Gardener Singing Gardener See fewer	2	Together Again: A Tribute to Kenneth Sandford, John Reed, and Thomas Round (2000)
Alexander John Golfer Golfer See fewer	1	Sense and Sensibility (1995)
David Warwick Driver Driver See fewer	1	Doctor Who (1963)
Elizabeth Anson Angela Angela See fewer	1	Red Dwarf (1988)
Gillian Webb Mrs. Turner Mrs. Turner See fewer	1	The Third Key (1956)
Conleth Hill Delivery Man Delivery Man See fewer	1	Game of Thrones (2011)
Iain Rattray Man Man See fewer	1	Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Deborah Leighton Ms. Barnes Ms. Barnes See fewer	1	The Fear (1988)
Tony Millan Chalky Smith Chalky Smith See fewer	1	Citizen Smith (1977)
Peter Denyer Mr. Burton Mr. Burton See fewer	1	Dear John (1986)
Paul Arlington Mr. Purvis Mr. Purvis See fewer	1	Control (2007)
Louise Papillon Florist Florist See fewer	1	The Pirates of Penzance (1983)
John Gower Mr. Norster Mr. Norster See fewer	1	Evita (1996)
Lola Rand Eva the Housekeeper Eva the Housekeeper See fewer	1	Screen One (1985)
Perry Fenwick Jimmy Quinn Jimmy Quinn See fewer	1	EastEnders (1985)
Gordon Peters Traffic Warden Traffic Warden See fewer	1	One Foot in the Grave (1990)
Margot Field Mrs. Gulliver Mrs. Gulliver See fewer	1	BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
Su Lin Looi Sharon Sharon See fewer	1	Privateer 2: The Darkening (1996)
Anne Clements Lady Lady See fewer	1	Doctor Who (1963)
Bernard Spear Louis Louis See fewer	1	Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
Kenneth Coombs Mr. Wostenholme Mr. Wostenholme See fewer	1	Inspector Lewis (2006)
Derek Anders Mr. Lomax Mr. Lomax See fewer	1	Thriller (1973)
Peter Godwin Waiter Waiter See fewer	1	Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Fiona McAlpine Secretary Secretary See fewer	1	Stephen Fry's Shorts (2004)
Shaun Curry Gardener Gardener See fewer	1	Just Good Friends (1983)
Mike Savage Gardener Gardener See fewer	1	The Professionals (1977)
Sean Gilder Policeman Policeman See fewer	1	King Arthur (2004)
Joan Blackham Miss Runcorn Miss Runcorn See fewer	1	Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Charles Rea George George See fewer	1	The Ipcress File (1965)
Richard Cripwell Nigel Nigel See fewer	1	Tom's Midnight Garden (1989)
John D. Collins Drunken Guest Drunken Guest See fewer	1	'Allo 'Allo! (1982)
Binky Baker Gardening Contractor Gardening Contractor See fewer	1	London's Burning (1988)
Julia Nelson Edie Edie See fewer	1	Three Men in a Boat (1956)
Adam Fahey Charles Charles See fewer	1	The Bill (1984)
Ronald Nunnery Albert Albert See fewer	1	Bergerac (1981)

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