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A Sharp Intake of Breath

A Sharp Intake of Breath (1977)

July. 25,1977

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A Sharp Intake of Breath

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.

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A Sharp Intake of Breath

1977

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.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 4 : 1981

6 Episode

Episode 1 - Wheels

January. 11,1981

Peter's asked to deliver the company chairman his car - a flash Mercedes. Giving it a quick drive around, he encounters a group of anti-car, anti-pollution protesters and is swiftly arrested alongside them.

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Episode 2 - Match of the Day

January. 18,1981

After managing to secure a ticket to a major international football match at Wembley, Peter manages to lose - and reacquire - his ticket numerous times. Will he make it to see the big game?

Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing

January. 25,1981

Having discovered that the train he and Sheila catch into London has been cancelled, Peter heads to the offices of British Rail to demand changes.

Episode 4 - While the Cat's Away

February. 01,1981

With Sheila away visiting her ill mother, Terry challenges Peter to prove he's still got what it takes and can chat up a lady in the pub. When he fails, Terry organises the pair a double-date at a Chinese restaurant.

Episode 5 - The Weekend

February. 08,1981

Having bumped into an old army friend in the park, Peter and Sheila are invited to stay with him - 'Snogger' Sutcliffe - and his wife for the weekend at their country retreat.

Episode 6 - Rear Window

February. 15,1981

Having failed to ingratiate himself with the new neighbours, Peter manages to sprain his ankle falling from a ladder. Sat in bed with little more to do than look out of the window, he soon becomes convinced that the short-tempered new neighbour has murdered his wife.

Seasons 3 : 1980

3 Episode

Seasons 2 : 1979

6 Episode

Seasons 1 : 1977

6 Episode

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.