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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 4 - Another Little Drink
Double trouble's on the horizon when Peter's workmates won't let him leave the pub without another few rounds down him first. Sheila's not happy, and after a struggle to extricate his car, neither is P.C. Reynolds!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 12th March 1979
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
David Jason | Peter Barnes |
Jacqueline Clarke | Sheila Barnes |
Richard Wilson | Police Doctor |
Alun Armstrong | Frank Grant |
John Price | P.C. Reynolds |
Neil McCarthy | Sgt. Mallins |
Malcolm Storry | Cyril Potts |
Bella Emberg | Doris |
Ronnie Taylor | Writer |
Les Chatfield | Director |
Les Chatfield | Producer |
Al Pigden | Editor |
Tim Waddell | Editor |
Anthony Waller | Production Designer |
Shirley Teece | Casting Director |
Hamilton J. Willis | Lighting Designer |
Ken Jones | Composer |