Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.7/10
Executive Stress
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.
This production, originally released in 1986, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.7 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Geoffrey Palmer
Peter Bowles
Penelope Keith
Wanda Ventham
Timothy Carlton
Donald Pickering
Geoffrey Whitehead
Prunella Gee
Seasons
Season 1
7 Episodes • Aired 1986-10-20
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
6 Episodes • Aired 1987-09-21
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
6 Episodes • Aired 1988-11-22
No season overview provided for this season.