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A Sharp Intake of Breath

A Sharp Intake of Breath

★ 7.2/10•1977•30m•12•Comedy
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 25, 1977

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE125m

Pilot

Peter 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.

Jul 25, 1977

E230m

Your Life in Their Hands

A 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.

Feb 20, 1978

E330m

Happy Motoring

The 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.

Feb 27, 1978

E425m

Somewhere in the Sun

Peter 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.

Mar 6, 1978

E530m

See You in Court

The 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.

Mar 13, 1978

Episode 6 - The Gasman ComethE630m

The Gasman Cometh

Peter begins to tear his hair out when men from the gas board arrive to install his new central heating.

Mar 20, 1978

E730m

The Seven Year Hitch

For their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.

Mar 27, 1978

Actors

David Jason

David Jason

Peter Barnes

Jacqueline Clarke

Sheila Barnes

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