Series
A Sharp Intake of Breath
Comedy
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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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 7 epS2 · 6 epS3 · 3 epS4 · 6 ep
1Pilot25 Jul 1977 · 25mPeter 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.- 2Your Life in Their Hands20 Feb 1978 · 30mA 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.
- 3Happy Motoring27 Feb 1978 · 30mThe 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.
- 4Somewhere in the Sun6 Mar 1978 · 25mPeter 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.
- 5See You in Court13 Mar 1978 · 30mThe 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.
- 6The Gasman Cometh20 Mar 1978 · 30mPeter begins to tear his hair out when men from the gas board arrive to install his new central heating.
- 7The Seven Year Hitch27 Mar 1978 · 30mFor their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.
Details
- Created by
- Ronnie Taylor
- First aired
- 25 Jul 1977
- Last aired
- 15 Feb 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ITV1
- Episodes
- 22
- Votes
- 6 on TMDB
Cast
David JasonPeter Barnes- JJacqueline ClarkeSheila Barnes
