A Sharp Intake Of Breath
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1977 - 1981
- 22 episodes (4 series)
David Jason stars as Peter Barnes, an average man forever struggling against red tape and bureaucracy. Also features Richard Wilson, Alun Armstrong and Jacqueline Clarke.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2 - Your Very Good Health
Peter's hospitalised after a small accident in the garden damages his ankle. His doctor's nice enough, but the matron...!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 26th February 1979
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Peter Barnes |
| Jacqueline Clarke | Sheila Barnes |
| Richard Wilson | Dr. Condon |
| Alun Armstrong | Jack Dyson |
| Maggie Jones | Sister Macklin |
| Nigel Humphreys | Ambulance Man |
| Tamar Cooper | Night Nurse |
| Ronnie Taylor | Writer |
| Les Chatfield | Director |
| Les Chatfield | Producer |
| Tim Waddell | Editor |
| Anthony Waller | Production Designer |
| Shirley Teece | Casting Director |
| Hamilton J. Willis | Lighting Designer |
| Ken Jones | Composer |