Executive Stress

With the children now grown up and at university, Caroline Fairchild thinks it's time to resume her succesful publishing career. Husband Donald isn't so sure...

Première diffusion : 20 octobre 1986

Starting his new job as Sales and Marketing Director, Donald comes face-to-face with his new boss at Oasis Publishing.

Première diffusion : 27 octobre 1986

Donald begins to feel the pressure of working alongside his wife.

Première diffusion : 3 novembre 1986

So far, no-one has worked out that the Editorial Director and the Sales & Marketing Director are in fact husband and wife. Meanwhile, Caroline learns that Donald's workplace approach isn't quite as ethical as he would have her believe.

Première diffusion : 10 novembre 1986

Donald struggles to keep his personal and professional lives separate in the wake of Caroline's highly succesful return to work.

Première diffusion : 17 novembre 1986

Caroline has a pivotal role in negotiations with a best-selling American author, much to Donald's chagrin.

Première diffusion : 24 novembre 1986

Caroline basks in the glow of her brilliant career, and finds it all the more satisfying when she sees that her friend Olive is still stuck in a domestic rut.

Première diffusion : 1 décembre 1986

As Caroline begins to make a name for herself as an editorial director, especially when it comes to spotting new writers, she doesn't find support from everyone.

Première diffusion : 21 septembre 1987

Anthea finds it somewhat suspect that the eligible Donald shows no interest in her, and Caroline finds it funny that people have gotten the wrong idea about him.

Première diffusion : 28 septembre 1987

Edgar plans to announce that he will be taking over the corporation and that Donald will replace him in the UK — until he discovers that the Fairchilds are married.

Première diffusion : 5 octobre 1987

Edgar has two pieces of news: Donald will be the new managing director...and he's sending Caroline to Saudi Arabia for five years!

Première diffusion : 12 octobre 1987

The Fairchilds' marriage is no longer a secret, and they have been made joint managing directors. The pressure is now off — or is it?

Première diffusion : 19 octobre 1987

Caroline is impressed by Donald's handling of a tricky situation in the boardroom, but she soon has cause to accuse him of gross hypocrisy.

Première diffusion : 26 octobre 1987

Caroline admits there is professional rivalry between her and Donald, but no jealousy. When Donald goes on a business trip with his secretary, this is put to the test.

Première diffusion : 22 novembre 1988

Donald tells Caroline that business and friendship don't mix. She doesn't listen and appoints an old friend to be her secretary, with disastrous results.

Première diffusion : 29 novembre 1988

Caroline and Donald have accepted an invitation from their best friends, but when business engagements crop up for the same evening, loyalties are stretched to the limit.

Première diffusion : 6 décembre 1988

Anthea's new beau turns out to be just the sort of new writer Caroline is looking for. One of his other talents, however, is for making trouble.

Première diffusion : 13 décembre 1988

Edgar visits from New York and arranges for his younger brother, Richard, to join him. Donald is convinced that Richard is after his job.

Première diffusion : 20 décembre 1988

Caroline and Donald organise a big promotional campaign to launch a book that Edgar bought without their knowledge, and everything goes wrong.

Première diffusion : 27 décembre 1988