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A Sharp Intake of Breath | BingeLogs

A Sharp Intake of Breath

1977•Rated 7.2(6)•4 seasons•~30 min•Ended

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Overview

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.

Created by Ronnie Taylor

Comedy

Network

ITV1

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

David Jason
Peter Barnes
22 eps
Jacqueline Clarke
Sheila Barnes
21 eps
Richard Wilson
Mr Cotterill / Henshaw / Basil Dawson / Dr Macburney / Mr Myers / Superintendent Redway / Mr Fitch / Mr Fraser / Prison Doctor / Dr Condon / Mr Ramskill / Reverend Ernest Plummley / Perkins / Mr Kerr / Dad / Jack Wainwright
16 eps
Alun Armstrong
Arthur Clegg / Simon Wilson / Albert / Terry / Les Buckley / Barry / Frank Grant / Alec / Brian / Jackson / Jack Dyson / Wilson
12 eps

Themes

breaking the fourth wall
sitcom

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