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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	Thriller (1973)
John Harding Stephen Stephen See fewer	2	The Iron Lady (2011)
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Julia Nelson Edie Edie See fewer	1	Three Men in a Boat (1956)
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