Executive Stress

Executive Stress (1986)★ 7.3/10

GB · 30 min · October 20, 1986 · 3 seasons

  • Comedy

Directed by: John Howard Davies, David Askey

Written by: George Layton

Caroline and Donald Fairchild, a married couple, are forced to conceal their relationship after she joins his company, which prohibits spouses from working together. They play-act as strangers to retain their careers.

Original title
Executive Stress
Storyline
Caroline Fairchild returns to work as an Editorial Director for Oasis Publishing after spending the last 25 years raising her five children. Her husband, Donald Fairchild works for Gingsberg, also a publishing house. Oasis buys out Ginsberg and now Caroline and Donald are working for the same company. But, Oasis has a rule that doesn't allow married couples to work together. Since Caroline applied for the job under her maiden name Fielding, she decides not to quit her new job. Instead Donald and Caroline must pretend not to know one another in order for them to continue on with their careers.
Rating
7.3 / 10 · 194
Companies
Thames Television, ITV - Independent Television, Network DVD, Old Gold Media
Release dates
  • GB October 20, 1986
  • NL December 11, 1987
  • BE June 7, 1992
  • AU July 1, 2024