Executive Stress
Series Overview
Executive Stress is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1986 to 1988. Produced by Thames Television, it first aired on 20 October 1986. After three series, the last episode aired on 27 December 1988. Written by George Layton, Executive Stress stars Penelope Keith as Caroline Fairchild, a middle-aged woman who decides to go back to work. Her husband, Donald, is played by Geoffrey Palmer in the first series. However, Palmer was unable to return for the second series, so Peter Bowles played Donald in the last two series. Keith and Bowles had previously appeared in together in To the Manor Born.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 19 Episodes
30 min per episode
1986 – 1988
Premiered: Mon, Oct 20, 1986
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Executive Stress | Series 2 Titles/Credits | ITV October 1987
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-30
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Howard Davies, James Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
John Howard Davies
Producer
James Gilbert
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Executive Stress about?
Executive Stress is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1986 to 1988. Produced by Thames Television, it first aired on 20 October 1986. After three series, the last episode aired on 27 December 1988. Written by George Layton, Executive Stress stars Penelope Keith as Caroline Fairchild, a middle-aged woman who decides to go back to work. Her husband, Donald, is played by Geoffrey Palmer in the first series. However, Palmer was unable to return for the second series, so Peter Bowles played Donald in the last two series. Keith and Bowles had previously appeared in together in To the Manor Born.
How many seasons does Executive Stress have?
Executive Stress comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Executive Stress?
Key cast members in Executive Stress include Geoffrey Palmer, Peter Bowles, Penelope Keith, Wanda Ventham, Timothy Carlton.
Who created or directed Executive Stress?
Executive Stress was developed and directed by Not specified.