With her five children now grown up, Caroline Fairchild decides to resume her former career in the cut-throat world of publishing. Against the wishes of husband Donald, also working in the industry, she takes up the position of Editorial Director for her old company, Oasis Publishing - little realising it is now part of an American conglomerate that is also poised to take over Donald's employer. Finding that megalomaniac director Edgar Frankland Jr. takes a harsh line on married couples working together within his empire, Caroline and Donald devise an unorthodox yet practical solution - they become an undercover couple. The ploy seems to work - but there is one unpalatable aspect for Donald he now finds himself taking orders from his wife... Partly inspired by the difficulties faced by the wife of writer (and sometime Minder star) George Layton on returning to professional life after having had two children, Executive Stress reunites Penelope Keith - who brings what one reviewer described as 'wit, finesse and a touching vulnerability'' to the role of Caroline - and her To the Manor Born co-star Peter Bowles, as well as Good Life producer John Howard Davies; this second series also features a guest appearance by legendary broadcaster Melvyn Bragg.
Product details
Aspect Ratio
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4:3 - 1.33:1
Rated
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Parental Guidance
Language
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English
Package Dimensions
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19 x 13.6 x 1.6 cm; 81.65 Grams
Manufacturer reference
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5027626341442
Director
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John Howard Davies
Media Format
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PAL
Run time
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2 hours and 30 minutes
Release date
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24 Jan. 2011
Actors
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Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles, Wanda Ventham
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Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles make a great team. Although this series isn't as good as "To The Manor Born", it certainly is worth the time to watch. This couple and their trials in keeping their marriage secret from where they work certainly can case its problems, and for this couple that is the humor in the show. If you see Geoffrey Palmer in Peter Bowles role from Series One, don't stress, Peter was always the one for his role.
I was worried when I saw there was a new male lead - Peter Bowles - but the transition was painless and the story held up. Penelope Keith is so polished and funny that I doubt she could ever fail to entertain and Peter Bowles with his suave sophistication took on his new role effortlessly. It is British comedy at it's best!
I have received both series one and two, however the series 2 DVD I am unable to view part, 3,4 or 6 unless I watch as play all from the beginning....most frustrating! has anyone had similar probs or do I have a faulty DVD?
If you are low put this on takes you out of yourself that what I like about a flims I try it if you have a lot of ironing to to it will get done in know time
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