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Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman) is a self-made millionaire and owner of a booming executive car-hire business. He's made his way to the top but hasn't forgot his East-End roots, and, much to his snooty wife's disgust, he treats his employees like friends. There's Mrs Wembley (Joan Sims) the cook, Sam (Sam Kelly) the chauffeur and of course his personal assistant Maggie, none of whom he could live without. Follow this comical bunch of characters and Tony's troublesome daughter through trials and tribulations, in this sitcom about life when it's on the up! Contains all episodes from all three series.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Mono ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 3-DVD Set, Box Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: "Just the one, Mrs Wembley!" The complete three series of the culture clash sitcom in which working-class boy done good Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman), rubs shoulders with the less than appreciative well-to-do... Tony Carpenter (Dennis Waterman) is a self-made millionaire and owner of a booming executive car hire business. He's made his way to the top but hasn't forgot his East-end roots, and much to his snooty wife's disgust, he treats his employee's like friends. There's Mrs Wembley (Joan Sims) the cook, Sam (Sam Kelly) the chauffeur and of course his personal assistant Maggie (Jenna Russell), none of which he could live without. Follow this comical bunch of characters and Tony's troublesome daughter through trial and tribulations, in this entertaining sitcom about life when it's on the up! ...On the Up - Complete Series 1-3 - 3-DVD Boxset
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have been a great fan of as time goes by for years, and was as a result recommended On the Up (written by the genteel Mr. Bob Larbey)
So after many weeks I finally bought the three series. And what a surprise, good paced genuinely funny (with some great laugh out loud moments, mostly including Mrs Wembley, the great late Joan Sims!) and highly watch able. Each character has there own winding road for you to follow and enjoy. Don't be put off by looks, its surprisingly worth while watch!
So after many weeks I finally bought the three series. And what a surprise, good paced genuinely funny (with some great laugh out loud moments, mostly including Mrs Wembley, the great late Joan Sims!) and highly watch able. Each character has there own winding road for you to follow and enjoy. Don't be put off by looks, its surprisingly worth while watch!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of the best comedy series produced by the BBC. Brilliantly performed by Dennis Waterman, Sam Kelly, and the late great Joan Sims. After watching each episode it left you wanting to see more.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A great and funny treat, as one would expect from the pen of Bob Larbey ("As Time Goes By"; "A Fine Romance"). The only reason it doesn't earn a fifth star is the thinness of some of the acting: Dennis Waterman as Tony is a trifle over the top, while Judy Buxton as Ruth is transparently acting - but those are personal opinions with which others probably won't agree. Others in the cast leave little or nothing to be desired: The lovely, warm Jenna Russell as Maggie, the P/A and Sam Kelly as Sam the chauffeur. A separate mention is reserved for the magnificent late, great Joan Sims as the cook, Mrs Wembley. What an outstanding artiste she was and how greatly missed! This is great fun, and will appeal to anybody who enjoys a good laugh, especially as it cocks a snook at "the establishment" in portraying these so-called underdogs as top dogs. British humour to savour and savour again. Buy it!
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Timeless
This box set of the three series "On The Up" starring Dennis Waterman, Sam Kelly and Joan Sims, and written by Bob Larbey, should rank in the top 10 of British sitcoms. Read more
Published 1 month ago by SPMCHR
On the Up
Very Very good just as good 2nd time if not BETTER.
Even though it was made a few years ago could be today.
I enjoyed it. Pitty it is ZONED ?
Even though it was made a few years ago could be today.
I enjoyed it. Pitty it is ZONED ?
Published 1 month ago by ken
british T.V
another grate british T.V show Dennis waterman plays a good part but I still remeber him in the minder ,and Joan Sims is just grate
Published 3 months ago by Alan
waterman again
Dennis Waterman again in a series which unfortunately ended too soon. I don't remember this one in Aus either. The cook thinks this was great as well.
Published 4 months ago by bgreene
On The Up - Complete Collection Box Set [DVD]
BRILL FUN. WE HAVE REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THIS AGAIN. VERY FUNNY. BRITISH COMEDY LAUGHTER AT ITS BEST. JUST THE ONE!!!!
Published 6 months ago by SAS
On The Up - fantastic
We loved this series and my Mum needs to have things to watch on TV when she has sleepless nights. I saw this and thought it was such good value - she's absolutely delighted with... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Holly
Good,old-fashioned entertainment
I remember this programme from when it was on years ago, and the writing of Bob Larbey still stands up to the test of time. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. J. Clark
On The Up
One of the best british TV series. Sam, Mr.Wembley and Tony at their best.
The series was way too short. Pitty they do not make them like this anymore. Read more
The series was way too short. Pitty they do not make them like this anymore. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lebco
On the Up Series 1-3 DVD
This is a series i can just remember with the famous Mrs Wembley "just the one" Quote, as yet i have not had time to watch this DVD but im sure i will start to enjoy it as its got... Read more
Published 17 months ago by CyberKev
Good old fashion sit com
Good old fashion sit com, with a great cast, It's just as good as when I watched it the first time around.
Published 17 months ago by R. Champion
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