The Upchat Line

Name: The Upchat Line
Released: 1977-09-26
Rating: 7

1977 · Comedy · 1 Season · 7 Episodes · 7.0

Mike Upchat is an unsuccessful novelist who lives out of a railway station locker - he has the gift of the Gab and changes his life story every episode to impress different women - basically he reinvents himself to score.

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Season 1

E11. Pulling30m · 1977-09-26When it comes to bedtime, living in a luggage locker at Marylebone Station can be a problem for Mike Upchat. He solves it by living up to his pen-name at a party for liberated ladies.E22. Accommodation Address30m · 1977-10-03When Mike's old English teacher invites herself to tea, she expects to be entertained in surroundings becoming of a successful writer.E33. Casualty Ward30m · 1977-10-10Borrowing a car for a few days is simple for the smooth-talking Mike Upchat. The problems arise when he realises he has no address to have the vehicle delivered to. St Edwin's Hospital seems to offer a temporary solution.E44. Albert's Benefit30m · 1977-10-17When Mike discovers that old Albert is not getting a retirement gift after 35 years devoted service, he decides to take action.E55. The One That Got Away30m · 1977-10-24The law finally catches up with Mike and he finds himself in court. No doubt he will have some pretty good stories up his sleeve.E66. One Good Turn30m · 1977-10-31Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor — Mike Upchat could pass himself off as any of these, and many more too. But when challenged to impersonate a computer expert it looks as though he has met his match.E77. Home Is the Hunter30m · 1977-11-07A problem arises for Mike when he decides to pass himself off as someone and then realises he doesn't know what they do for a living. But a pretty girl spurs him on in the charade — and he carries it off with his usual panache.

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John Alderton

Mike Upchat

The Upchat Line

Episodes

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