Executive Stress (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, Executive Stress is a comedy series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Executive Stress stars Geoffrey Palmer, Peter Bowles, Penelope Keith and Wanda Ventham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Executive Stress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Executive Stress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Executive Stress tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Executive Stress (1986)?
- In CA, Executive Stress is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Executive Stress worth watching?
- Executive Stress holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Executive Stress?
- Executive Stress stars Geoffrey Palmer, Peter Bowles, Penelope Keith, Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton.
- When was Executive Stress released?
- Executive Stress was released in 1986.