The Upchat Line
Mike Upchat is an unsuccessful novelist who lives out of a railway station locker. He has the gift of gab and changes his life story every episode to impress different women (basically he reinvents himself to score).
- 1977-1977
- 1 season
- Comedy
Mike Upchat is an unsuccessful novelist who lives out of a railway station locker. He has the gift of gab and changes his life story every episode to impress different women (basically he reinvents himself to score).
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1977
Episode 1
Pulling
24 mins
When 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.
Episode 2
Accommodation Address
25 mins
When Mike's old English teacher invites herself to tea, she expects to be entertained in surroundings becoming of a successful writer.
Episode 3
Casualty Ward
25 mins
Borrowing 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.
Episode 4
Albert's Benefit
25 mins
When Mike discovers that old Albert is not getting a retirement gift after 35 years devoted service, he decides to take action.
Episode 5
The One That Got Away
24 mins
The law finally catches up with Mike and he finds himself in court. No doubt he will have some pretty good stories up his sleeve.
Episode 6
One Good Turn
24 mins
Tinker, 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.
Episode 7
Home Is the Hunter
25 mins
A 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.