A Sharp Intake of Breath
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Play S1 E1British sitcom in which happy-go-lucky character Peter Barnes comically and haphazardly tries to deal with the daily frustrations his life throws at him.
Cast: David Jason, Jacqueline Clarke
12HDCC
7 episodes
1. PilotPeter Barnes changes the subject when his wife talks about a new porch, the builder wastes little time in turning the job into an expensive project, and the bank manager demands collateral when he asks for a small loan.12CC25minJul 25, 1977- 2. Your Life in Their HandsA worried Sheila tells Peter that he should go for a full medical check-up, an annoying patient points him in the direction of the reception window, and the doctor complains when he finds the wrong man in front of him.12CC30minFeb 20, 1978
- 3. Happy MotoringThe car won't start, which is doubly frustrating as Peter not only has places to go, but also give Sheila a driving lesson. Typically, it turns out to be rather expensive a repair.12CC30minFeb 27, 1978
- 4. Somewhere in the SunPeter tries to book a last-minute holiday after asking for time off in June, a bus conductor advises him against an unfinished hotel in Majorca, and Sheila insists on packing enough shoes to give her the pleasure of choice.12CC25minMar 6, 1978
- 5. See You in CourtThe Barnes' marital bliss is thrown awry when he's forced to bring his very drunk boss home from an office party. Peter's desperate to bring their relationship back from the brink of divorce.12CC30minMar 13, 1978
- 6. The Gasman ComethPeter begins to tear his hair out when men from the gas board arrive to install his new central heating.12CC30minMar 20, 1978
- 7. The Seven Year HitchFor their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.12CC30minMar 27, 1978
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A Sharp Intake of Breath
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British sitcom in which happy-go-lucky character Peter Barnes comically and haphazardly tries to deal with the daily frustrations his life throws at him.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ronnie Taylor
- Studio
- Associated Television
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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