The Upchat Line. Mike Upchat (John Alderton). Copyright: Thames Television
The Upchat Line
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1977
- 7 episodes (1 series)
Mike Upchat, a writer who lives out of a locker on Marylebone station, has the rare ability to become any character that best fits the situation. Stars John Alderton.
The Upchat Line. Copyright: Thames Television
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1977
- Channel
- ITV1
- Episodes
- 7 (1 series)
- Star
- John Alderton
- Writer
- Keith Waterhouse
- Director
- Robert Reed
- Producer
- Robert Reed
- Company
Writer Mike Upchat might be famous if he ever finished a novel. Instead, living from a locker at Marylebone station, he uses his natural charm, wit, and genuine love of ladies to seduce his way through London. Mike's not so much a lecherous lothario as a bit of a loner, but he's always got the gift of the gab on his side...
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Picture
- Colour
- Soundtrack
- Music composed by Mike Batt.
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Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Monday 26th September 1977 at 8pm on ITV1