to turn his life around by training as a hairdresser. Charlie takes him under his wing, but is less keen on having him around when he spots an attraction between Al and Jo. Katie (Joanna Forest) Tom (Jack Bernhardt) An easily confused handyman who has a brief affair with Laura. Theme tune The theme music was written by Debbie Wiseman. A piano version of the theme titled Joe & Diana was released in 2011 on her album Piano Stories. Episodes Home media The Upper Hand was first released on VHS format in the United Kingdom, where three volumes containing various episodes were made available from Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment. All seven series of The Upper Hand have been released in 2010 and 2011 in the United Kingdom via Network. VHS DVD References External links 1990 British television series debuts 1996 British television series endings 1990s British sitcoms British television series based on American television series ITV sitcoms Carlton Television Television series by Sony Pictures Television Television shows set in Oxfordshire Television series by ITV Studios English-language television shows Television shows produced by Central Independent Television