A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television
A Sharp Intake Of Breath

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.

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Series 3, Episode 1 - The Spare Part

A leaky washing machine is only the start of the Barnes's problems. Peter's attempt to acquire the necessary replacement part is easier said than done, especially with British Rail involved.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 4th January 1980
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 27th August 2017 9:25am Gold
Monday 28th August 2017 7:25am Gold
Tuesday 12th September 2017 9:20am Gold
Wednesday 4th October 2017 9:30am Gold
Thursday 14th December 2017 7:30am Gold
Friday 15th December 2017 3:35am Gold
Friday 11th May 2018 7:35am Gold
Saturday 12th May 2018 7:10am Gold
Friday 31st August 2018 7:35am Gold
Saturday 1st September 2018 3:30am Gold
Friday 14th September 2018 9:25am Gold
Saturday 15th September 2018 8:10am Gold
Sunday 16th September 2018 10:15am Gold
Tuesday 21st May 2019 7:25am Gold
Friday 2nd August 2019 7:40am Gold
Sunday 4th August 2019 7:10am Gold
Wednesday 7th August 2019 8:25am Gold
Tuesday 13th August 2019 8:25am Gold
Monday 23rd September 2019 8:30am Gold
Thursday 26th September 2019 7:35am Gold
Wednesday 6th May 2020 7:20am Gold
Thursday 7th May 2020 3:30am Gold
Sunday 10th May 2020 7:10am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Peter Barnes
Jacqueline Clarke Sheila Barnes
Guest cast
Richard Wilson Henshaw
Larry Martyn Barry Penders
Michael Stainton Arthur
Cyril Appleton P.C.
Writing team
Ronnie Taylor Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Gordon Hunt Editor
Michael Eve Production Designer
Barry Ford Casting Director
Hamilton J. Willis Lighting Designer
Ken Jones Composer

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